heart muscle, under involuntary control, composed of striated cells that attach to form fibers, each cell contains a single nucleus, contracts autonomously

point of cell-to-cell contact that connects one cell to another in a tissue

cells of the cartilage

also called coagulation; complex process by which blood components form a plug to stop bleeding

flexible fibrous proteins that give connective tissue tensile strength

type of tissue that serves to hold in place, connect, and integrate the body’s organs and systems

connective tissue that encapsulates organs and lines movable joints

connective tissue containing a viscous matrix, fibers, and cells.

skin; epithelial tissue made up of a stratified squamous epithelial cells that cover the outside of the body