Tissues Crossword Puzzle

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