Tissue Types, Structure, and Epithelial Components

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Across
  1. 7. Small projections that increase surface area for absorption.
  2. 8. The ability of a tissue to return to its original shape.
  3. 10. Epithelial tissues that line organs and surfaces.
  4. 13. The sides of epithelial cells in contact with neighboring cells.
  5. 16. Tissue that covers and lines body surfaces and cavities.
  6. 20. Substances that cause mutations leading to cancer.
  7. 21. Hair-like structures that move substances across the cell surface.
  8. 23. Proteins with carbohydrate chains that aid in cell adhesion.
  9. 26. Strong, flexible fibers that provide tensile strength.
  10. 32. A single layer of cells appearing stratified.
  11. 33. A mucus-secreting unicellular gland.
  12. 34. Long sugar chains that attract water into the ECM.
  13. 35. Proteins that help cells stick to one another.
  14. 36. The free surface of epithelial tissue facing the external environment.
  15. 37. Multiple layers of epithelial cells.
  16. 38. A hard protein that provides structural strength in epithelial tissue.
  17. 39. Tissue responsible for movement.
  18. 40. Movement of substances between epithelial cells.
Down
  1. 1. (ECM) The material surrounding cells, providing structural support.
  2. 2. The ability of a tissue to stretch.
  3. 3. Flattened epithelial cells.
  4. 4. The ECM layer produced by connective tissue.
  5. 5. Structural fibers that provide strength and elasticity.
  6. 6. Proteins with glycosaminoglycan chains that form a gel-like matrix.
  7. 9. The side of epithelial cells attached to the basement membrane.
  8. 11. A structure anchoring epithelial tissue to connective tissue.
  9. 12. A group of cells working together to perform a function.
  10. 14. Tissue that transmits electrical signals for communication.
  11. 15. Tall, column-like epithelial cells.
  12. 17. Movement of substances through epithelial cells.
  13. 18. The ECM layer produced by epithelial cells.
  14. 19. The gel-like substance in the extracellular matrix.
  15. 22. Cancers arising from epithelial tissue.
  16. 24. Cube-shaped epithelial cells.
  17. 25. A single layer of epithelial cells.
  18. 27. Fibers that allow tissues to stretch and return to shape.
  19. 28. Epithelial cells that stretch and change shape.
  20. 29. The study of tissues and their structures.
  21. 30. Thin fibers forming supportive networks.
  22. 31. Tissue that supports, protects, and binds other tissues.