Tissues

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Across
  1. 3. nonliving material surrounding connective tissue cells
  2. 5. flexible cartilage found in ear and nose
  3. 7. tissue specialized for contraction and movement
  4. 9. epithelium that appears layered but is not
  5. 10. thin flat epithelial cells for diffusion
  6. 12. nerve cells that transmit electrical impulses
  7. 13. ductless gland that secretes hormones into blood
  8. 16. cube shaped epithelial cells for secretion and absorption
  9. 17. gland where part of cell pinches off
  10. 18. epithelial tissue with multiple layers
  11. 23. epithelial tissue with one cell layer
  12. 25. tissue that lines body surfaces and forms boundaries
  13. 27. connective tissue with parallel collagen fibers
  14. 34. connective tissue that allows flexibility
  15. 36. connective tissue forming internal supporting framework
  16. 37. connective tissue with calcified matrix
  17. 40. involuntary striated muscle of the heart
  18. 41. membrane beneath epithelial tissue
  19. 43. tissue that supports binds and protects other tissues
  20. 45. strong fibers that provide tensile strength
  21. 46. gland where entire cell ruptures
Down
  1. 1. rare epithelial tissue in glands
  2. 2. involuntary nonstriated muscle in organs
  3. 4. connective tissue composed of fat cells for insulation and energy
  4. 6. tissue that sends and receives electrical impulses
  5. 8. rare epithelial tissue in larynx and urethra
  6. 11. thick epithelial tissue for protection
  7. 14. white blood cells involved in immune defense
  8. 15. cartilage with glassy appearance and firm matrix
  9. 19. connective tissue with collagen fibers in many directions
  10. 20. watery or gel like material in connective tissue
  11. 21. voluntary striated muscle attached to bones
  12. 22. bottom layer of epithelial tissue
  13. 24. epithelium that changes shape when stretched
  14. 26. connective tissue with plasma as ground substance
  15. 28. thin fibers forming supportive frameworks
  16. 29. cartilage rich in collagen found between vertebrae
  17. 30. red blood cells that transport oxygen
  18. 31. fibers that allow stretching and recoil
  19. 32. cells that release inflammatory chemicals
  20. 33. gland releasing products by exocytosis
  21. 34. gland that secretes through ducts
  22. 35. connective tissue with open space holding water and salts
  23. 38. tall epithelial cells for secretion and absorption
  24. 39. free surface of epithelial tissue
  25. 42. cells that engulf invading organisms
  26. 44. support cells that protect and nourish neurons