Chapter 6-Tissues

________ are embedded in a hard matrix that is composed of calcium and phosphorus compounds.

Bone cells

________ contain very little matrix and connect bones with bones.

Ligaments

________ are also used for transpiration, which is the loss of water in the form of water vapour from the aerial parts of the plant.

Stomata

It is the ________ which makes the plant hard and stiff.

tissue

A(n) ________ is made up of a cell body, which has a nucleus and cytoplasm, and long, thin portions that resemble hairs.

neuron

The plasma contains ________, salts and hormones.

proteins

________ connect muscles to bones and are another type of connective tissue.

Tendons

________ are unique proteins found in muscles that contract and relax to produce movement.

Contractile proteins

The ________, spinal cord and nerves are all composed of the nervous tissue.

brain

________ is found in the skin, blood vessels, kidney tubules, lung alveoli, and the lining of the mouth.

Epithelial tissue

________ are cells having tubular walls that are perforated.

Sieve tubes

________ is the most common simple permanent tissue.

Parenchyma

________ can be found in the bone marrow, around blood vessels and nerves, and between the skin and muscles.

Areolar connective tissue

________ also transmit signals.

Nerve cells

________ is also a component of the body's protective skin.

Squamous epithelium

________ are fibrous tissue with great strength but limited flexibility.

Tendons