A type of connective tissue composed of plasma and formed elements (cells, fragments of cells).

Many layers of protective tissue that cover a basement membrane.

A membrane made up of skin.

Specialized cells whose function is secretion, such as mucous.

A type of dense fibrous tissue that connects bone to bone.

An unusual type of stratified tissue that changes shape.

The most widely distributed connective tissue variety, functions as “packing tissue”.

A type of protective tissue composed of rectangular looking cells with nuclei near the basement membrane.

A type of exocrine gland where the cytoplasm is lost along with the secretion to break down the cell.

A type of connective tissue that stores fat.

A gland that secretes hormones into the bloodstream.

A cartilage cell.

Thin, flat epithelial tissue.

Small cavity in bone.

Specialized epithelial tissue that secretes.

Stripes or bands that are found in certain types of muscle tissue.

Secretions from endocrine glands that regulate activities of tissues and organs.

Lacking blood vessels.

A fluid that fills the spaces between cells that surrounds connective tissue fibers.

Type of tissue that is specialized for contraction.

One layer of tissue that covers a basement membrane.

Tissue consisting of neurons which have the ability to react to stimuli and transmit impulses.

Structural and functional differences between exposed and attached surfaces.

A tube in exocrine tissue that delivers secretions to an apical surface.

This protective tissue has square shaped cells.

A gland that secretes material through ducts.