Chapter 12. Organ Donation - Tissues, Organs, and Organ Systems Crossword

group of similar cell types that perform a common function
tightly packed sheets of cells that line organs and outer surfaces, as well as the insides of hollow organs, vessels, and body cavities
a blood cot getting stuck in a blood vessel supplying the heart
muscle is ________________ tissue (capable of shortening)
an organism's ability to maintain relative constant internal conditions
regulation of body temperature
_____________ _____________ (2 words) occurs when the product of the process inhibits the process. (Example: blood glucose regulaton by insulin))
_____________ _____________ (2 words) occurs when the product of the process intensifies the process. (Example: child birth)
the esophagus transports food to stomach by rhythmic waves of muscle contractions called ______________
food is absorbed in the bloodstream by small finger-like projections called ____________
it usually binds organs or tissues to one another