Across
- 1. Tissue that supports, binds, and connects other tissues and organs, including types like bone, blood, and adipose tissue.
- 4. Specialized connective tissue that stores fat, providing insulation, energy storage, and cushioning for organs.
- 6. A type of tissue composed of cells that can contract to produce movement; there are three types: skeletal, cardiac, and smooth.
- 8. Refers to muscle tissue that has a banded appearance, typically found in skeletal and cardiac muscle; these muscles are under voluntary (skeletal) or involuntary (cardiac) control.
- 9. Refers to smooth muscle tissue, which lacks the banded appearance of striated muscle; it is involuntary and found in organs like the intestines and blood vessels.
- 11. A dense, hard connective tissue that makes up the skeleton, providing structure, protection, and support for the body.
Down
- 2. Tissue that supports, binds, and connects other tissues and organs, including types like bone, blood, and adipose tissue.
- 3. Tough, fibrous connective tissues that connect bones to other bones at joints, providing stability and support.
- 5. Tissue that transmits signals throughout the body, consisting of neurons and supporting cells (glia); it plays a crucial role in communication and control.
- 7. A flexible connective tissue that provides support and cushioning in joints, as well as shaping structures like the nose and ears.
- 10. Connective tissues that attach muscles to bones, enabling movement when muscles contract.