Across
- 4. Cell structures that anchor epithelial cells together.
- 5. The muscular back part of the roof of the mouth.
- 6. Connections between epithelial cells allowing communication.
- 9. Epithelium without keratin; found in soft palate, inner cheeks, and floor of the mouth.
- 10. The bony front part of the roof of the mouth.
- 11. Small projections on the tongue surface, some containing taste buds.
- 12. Time required for epithelial cells to be replaced.
- 13. Multi-layered epithelium with flat cells; protects against abrasion.
- 14. The mucous membrane lining the inside of the mouth.
- 15. The gum tissue surrounding the teeth.
Down
- 1. Moist tissue lining body cavities, including the oral cavity.
- 2. The deepest layer of epithelial cells where cell division occurs.
- 3. Epithelium with a surface layer of dead cells containing keratin; found in hard palate and gingiva.
- 7. Connective tissue layer beneath the epithelium.
- 8. Tissue forming the outer layer of body surfaces and lining cavities.
