Tissues of the Body

3. 1 of the 4 major tissues types that allows rapid communication between body structures & control of body functions
6. type of epithelial tissue that is found in body areas subjected to stress and stretching - tissue changes sizes
9. type of connective tissue that is the most widely distributed and is the glue that gives form to internal organs
11. matrix is liquid and has transportation & protective functions
13. Bundles of strong, white collagen fibers arranged in parallel rows that are very strong & flexible, but don't stretch
14. found in the red marrow of bones & in organs; Responsible for formation of erythrocytes
16. 1 of 4 main types of tissue that covers or lines many parts of the body & has NO blood vessels
17. hard & calcified matrix that provides support / protection for the body

1. type of epithelial tissue that appears to be 2 layers thick, but it isn’t
2. type of epithelial tissue that is a single layer and allows substances to pass through easily
4. 1 of the 4 major tissue types that specializes in movement and has ability to contract (shorten)
5. type of epithelial tissue that specializes in protection and has several layers of closely packed cells
7. Matrix is consistency of firm plastic
8. type of epithelial tissue that lines the inner surface of digestive, respiratory, & reproductive tracts and specializes in absorption
10. 1 of 4 major types of tissue that is the most abundant & widely distributed tissue in the body and is identified by its matrix
12. type of epithelial tissue that specializes secretory activity and normally functions in glands
15. Specialized to store lipids (fats)