Histology Review Crossword

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Across
  1. 4. simple single layer of tall, closely packed cells
  2. 6. formal name for bone tissue; ground substance eventually becomes calcified
  3. 8. Cartilage found in intervertebral spaces; contain lots of collagen
  4. 11. vascular tissue that detects foreign substances; contain granules that secrete inflammatory chemicals
  5. 15. CT made up of fat cells; insulates & warms the body; provides nutrients to other cells
  6. 16. CT found in capsules around organs; made up of collagen fibers in many directions
  7. 19. Cartilage found in outer ear & tip of nose; highly
  8. 20. CT found under skin & around organs; mostly open space; holds water and salts
  9. 21. oil glands; excrete products when cell ruptures and spill into duct
  10. 26. type of blood cell that carry oxygen throughout the body
  11. 28. more than one layer of cells
  12. 29. muscle tissue that contracts voluntarily; striated; connected to bones
  13. 30. sweat glands; excrete products via exocytosis
  14. 31. layer of cells that can change shape or "stretch"; found in lining of bladder
  15. 32. CT containing reticular fibers which supports internal organs
Down
  1. 1. ductless gland that secrete hormones through bloodstream; (product = hormones)
  2. 2. layer of cells that appears to be stratified but is not
  3. 3. secrete substances outwards through a duct
  4. 5. mammary glands; excrete products by cell pinching off
  5. 7. only one layer of cells
  6. 9. simple single, flat layer of cells that is thin and permeable
  7. 10. muscle tissue that contracts involuntarily; only found in the heart; activated by brain or hormones
  8. 11. blob-like cells that engulf invading substances/organisms
  9. 12. tissue that does NOT have nerves or blood vessels
  10. 13. makes up most connective tissue; contains ground substance and protein fibers
  11. 14. type of blood cell that provides an immune response
  12. 17. simple single layer of cube-shaped cells
  13. 18. muscle tissue that contracts involuntarily; non-striated; found in walls of stomach, uterus, intestines, etc.
  14. 22. CT found in tendons & ligaments; made up of collagen fibers arranged in 1 direction
  15. 23. nervous tissue that makes up 90% of all nerve cells; support and protect neurons; able to regenerate
  16. 24. CT found between vertebrae & in arteries; provides flexible cushioning
  17. 25. Cartilage found in larynx, bridge of nose, & ribs; glassy looking; few collagen fibers
  18. 27. nervous tissue that makes up 10% of all nerve cells; converts stimuli to nerve impulses; unable to regenerate