Bingo Square M - Tissues Crossword

One of the four main categories of tissue which covers the body and lines cavities
Shape of the epithelium which is comprised of flatted cells found in areas of frictions such as the mouth and superficial skin as well as in the blood capillaries for diffusion of gases
Shape of the epithelium which is comprised of cube-like cells that found in the kidneys and various glands that functions to absorb and secrete fluids
Shape of the epithelium which is comprised of pillar-like cells found in the digestive tract and uterine tubes that functions to absorb nutrients
Lacks tubes and secretes hormones and other substances directly into the epithelium rather than in the bloodstream
One of the four main categories of tissue which binds, supports, fills cavities, stores fat, and forms blood vessels
Type of fiber which provides strength and cushioning to the body as part of various types of connective tissues
Type of fiber in connective tissue that crosslinks to form a fine meshwork to provide support to organs such as the liver, spleen and lymph nodes
Type of fiber in connective tissue that provides elasticity
Unorganized tissue that forms delicate membrane which binds skin to organs and serves as a packing material between organs
Densely packed array of collagenous fibers that forms tendons and ligaments
Most common cells of connective tissue that functions to synthesize the extracellular matrix and plays a critical role in wound healing
Connective tissue that stores fat, insulates, and provides cushioning to the body which is found underneath the skin and around organs
Small chambers in bone that house osteocytes
Most common type of cartilage that is found in the ribs and nose and serves as a precursor to bone
Stress-resistant tissue that is found in the external ear, epiglottis, and larynx s
Tough, strong tissue that is found in the intervertebral, discs, joint capsules, tendons and ligaments
Fluid connective tissue that functions to transport carbon dioxide and oxygen, defends against infections, and acts as a clotting agent
One of the four main categories of tissue which is composed of microfilaments actin and myosin that contracts for body movement
Striated, multinucleated tissue that attaches to bones to allow for voluntary movement and accounts for 40% of body weight
Involuntary, none-striated, uninucleate tissue that moves substances in the lumens of the body
Involuntary, striated, uninucleate tissue that forms the heart with intercalated discs and pumps blood throughout the body
One of the four main categories of tissue which is composed of cells that transport electrochemical impulses
Basic working unit of the nervous system comprised of a cell body, and axon, and dendrites, which functions to transmit information to nerves, glands, and muscles
Cells of the nervous system which provide support and nourishment
Organ which secretes different hormones that each performs a specific function in the body
Fluid connective tissue located in lymphatic vessels
Flexible cord of strong fibrous collagen tissue attaching muscle to bone
Short band of tough, flexible connective tissue connecting two bones or cartilages or holds together a joint
Less technical term for erythrocyte which functions to transport oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues and carbon dioxide from the tissues to the lungs