Skin Crossword

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Across
  1. 6. Non-vascular supporting connective tissue
  2. 7. Cells that produce a large amount of the protein keratin
  3. 12. The moist, inner lining of some organs and body cavities
  4. 13. The structural unit of compact bone
  5. 15. Relating to an enveloping or eternal layer or covering of skin, hair, etc.
  6. 17. Cells found in cartilage tissue
  7. 18. Structural cartilaginous tissue for non-load-bearing body parts
  8. 19. A cell that lies within the substance of fully formed bone
Down
  1. 1. The tough, strong tissue found in mostly in the intervertebral disks, ligaments, and tendons
  2. 2. A thin, delicate membrane of protein fibers
  3. 3. Cells that have the special ability to shorten or contract in order to produce movement
  4. 4. A layer of connective tissue that lines the cavities of joints, tendon sheaths, and bursae
  5. 5. translucent bluish-white cartilage with the cells embedded in homogeneous matric in the joints
  6. 8. Most common type of cell found in connective tissue
  7. 9. A group of cells that have similar structure and that function together as a unit
  8. 10. Ridged body tissue consisting of cells embedded in hard intercellular material
  9. 11. Lines body cavities that don't open directly to the outside
  10. 12. The pigment that gives humans skin, hair, and eyes color
  11. 14. A type of white blood cells that surrounds and kills microorganisms
  12. 16. A type of white blood cell that is found in connective tissues