Tissues Crossword Puzzle
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QUESTIONS LIST:
- mucus: type of membrane that lines surfaces that open to the outside
- parietal: type of membrane that lines body cavities
- neuron: type of nervous tissue cell that conducts nerve impulses
- endocrine: gland that secretes its product directly into the bloodstream
- epithelial: tissue that lacks blood vessels and depends on connective tissue for nutrients
- exocrine: gland that secretes its product into ducts
- visceral: membrane that covers organs
- skeletal: the only voluntary muscle tissue
- smooth: the type of muscle tissue that controls the diameter of blood vessels
- connective: the most widespread and varied of all tissues
- extracellular: the _ matrix is the key component of connective tissue
- tissue: a group of cells that perform a common function
- cartilage: the fetal skeleton is composed primarily of this tissue
- blood: this connective tissue has a liquid matrix
- collagen: mineral salt crystals and _ fibers give bones their hardness
