Across
- 2. dense _____ is found in the sclera of the eye.
- 3. histamine is released by ______cell.
- 7. Type of protein fiber that is most common. It is long, straight, flexible and does not have branches.
- 11. What is the means by which organisms maintain a constant internal environment in spite of fluctuations in the external environment?
- 12. what connective tissue serves to link skeletal muscle to bone?
- 14. _______ and dense is two types of connective tissue proper.
- 15. contains erythrocytes, leukocytes, and thrombocytes.
- 17. The purpose of connective tissue in the body is to_____.
- 18. dense _______ found in dermis of skin.
- 22. found in meniscus of knee and discs between vertebrae.
- 24. Connective tissue can be found _____ in the body.
- 25. fat tissue is composed _____.
- 26. _______ is undifferentiated connective tissue cells.
- 27. How many types of connective tissue?
- 28. which type connective tissue that contains adipocytes.
- 30. what condition that show the body region is inflamed?
Down
- 1. _____ cartilage can be found in the external ear.
- 4. blood and _____ are two types of fluid connective tissue.
- 5. Most common type of cartilage; the matrix has closely packed collagen fibers making it tough and flexible.
- 6. has blood vessels and a nerve in an osteonic canal.
- 8. Bone cells are called ______.
- 9. The connective tissue cells responsible for storage of melanin Pigments is____.
- 10. Which cell type differentiates into macrophages?
- 13. Cartilage cells are called ______.
- 16. This type of tissue is described as "cobwebby" and functions to cushion and protect the body organs it wraps
- 19. tendon and _____ have a poor blood supply.
- 20. is responsible for synthesis the fibers and matrix of connective tissue proper.
- 21. the matrix is made up of ____ fibers.
- 23. found in spleen, lymph nodes, liver, and bone marrow.
- 29. Which is not an example of supporting connective tissue?
