Cells and Development Vocabulary Quiz

The outermost layer of the skin that provides a protective barrier against the environment.

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Hypodermis

• Blood Vessels

Contains blood vessels, nerves, hair follicles, and glands. It provides structural support and elasticity to the skin.

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Hypodermis

• Cartilage

The innermost layer of the skin. It consists of fat and connective tissue, providing insulation and serving as a cushion for the organs beneath the skin.

• Hypodermis

• Dermis

• Epidermis

• Tendon

A flexible connective tissue that is more rigid than muscle but more flexible than bone.

• Bone

• Cartilage

• Tendon

• Muscle

A tough, fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone.

• Bone

• Cartilage

• Tendon

• Muscle

1. Tissues in the body responsible for generating force and producing movement. There are three main types: skeletal, smooth, and cardiac

• Bone

• Cartilage

• Tendon

• Muscle

1. A rigid connective tissue that forms the skeletal structure of the body. Bones provide support, protect organs, and serve as sites for muscle attachment.

• Bone

• Cartilage

• Tendon

• Muscle

A bundle of fibers that transmit electrical signals between the brain, spinal cord, and other parts of the body.

• Cartilage

• Nerve

• Blood Vessels

Tubes that circulate blood throughout the body. The three main types are: arteries, veins, and capillaries.

• Blood Vessels

• Bone Marrow

• Arteries

• Veins

The soft, spongy tissue found within bones, responsible for producing blood cells.

• Bone Marrow

• Blood Vessels

• Capillaries

• Red Blood Cells