Histology Vocab Crossword

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Across
  1. 3. hair like projections on the outside of cells that move in a wavelike manner
  2. 5. without a blood supply
  3. 8. more than one layer
  4. 11. cube shaped cells
  5. 12. one layer of cells
  6. 14. Epithelium type of epithelial tissue that stretches readily and permits distension of urinary organ by contained urine. It lines the ureters, urinary bladder, and part of the urethra
  7. 16. Connective Tissue areolar, adipose, reticular
  8. 21. Groups of cells that are similar in structure and function
  9. 22. Surface an upper free surface exposed to the body exterior or the cavity of an internal organ
  10. 24. Junctions channels that allow ions to flow between cells which conduct electrochemical impulses through the heart
  11. 25. Matrix (ECM) present in connective tss. & gives extra strength for stretching, bearing weight, & abrasion
  12. 26. Tissue A body tissue that provides support for the body and connects all of its parts
  13. 27. Dense, hard connective tissue composing the skeleton
  14. 28. Tissue most widespread tss., connects skin to underlying tss., fills space between organs, holds organs in place, surrounds & protects organs
  15. 29. attach muscle to bone
  16. 30. Tissue Tissue that senses stimuli and transmits electrochemical impulses
  17. 32. Single layer but some cells shorter than others, often looks like a double layer
  18. 33. replacement of destroyed tissue by the same kind of cells
  19. 34. attach bone to bone
  20. 36. Tissue collection of fat cells
  21. 38. more than one nucleus per cell
  22. 39. fingerlike extensions of plasma membrane of apical epithelial cells, increase surface area, aid in absorption, exist on every moist epithelia, but most dense in small intestine and kidney
  23. 40. pertaining to the internal organs
Down
  1. 1. column shaped cells
  2. 2. Tissue Involuntary, striated and branched muscles, circulates, found only in the heart muscle
  3. 4. replacement of damaged cells with scar tissue which can hinder movement & function
  4. 6. A connective tissue that is more flexible than bone and that protects the ends of bones and keeps them from rubbing together.
  5. 7. Glands Glands of the endocrine system that release hormones into the bloodstream
  6. 9. Tissue A body tissue that contracts or shortens, making body parts move.
  7. 10. Tissue Types epithelial, connective, muscle, nervous
  8. 12. Muscle Tissue Voluntary muscle pulls on bones and causes body movements, striated, multinucleated
  9. 13. Discs junctions between cardiac muscles fibers anchor cardiac cells; fit together like puzzle pieces
  10. 15. Tissue Involuntary, no striations, spindle shaped, found in the walls of hollow structures such as the intestines
  11. 17. flat cells
  12. 18. Groups of tissues that work together to perform a specific function or related functions
  13. 19. A connective tissue with a fluid matrix called plasma in which red blood cells, white blood cells, and cell fragments called platelets are suspended.
  14. 20. Membrane Structureless material secreted by the cell
  15. 23. Connective Tissue tendons and ligaments
  16. 30. a nerve cell; the basic building block of the nervous system
  17. 31. good blood supply
  18. 35. Glands Glands that secrete substances outward (often outside the body) through a duct
  19. 37. Tissue A body tissue that lines and covers all free surfaces of the body as well as lining all body cavities