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