ACROSS Dense connective tissue band or sheet that binds organs and muscles together Type of cell that can differentiate into a number of different cells Gland that secretes its product directly into the bloodstream Tissue that lacks blood vessels and depends on underlying connective tissue for oxygen and nutrients The body's most abundant protein Gland that secretes its product into ducts Tissue dominated by fat cells Cell shape that is flat and plate-like DOWN The most widespread and most varied of all the tissues Tissue that has multiple layers in which some cells don't touch the basement membrane Modified cells containing secretory vesicles that produce large quantities of mucus Cord-like tissues that attach bones to bones Key component of connective tissue Cell shape that is tall and cylindrical Dense, cord-like tissues that attach muscles to bones Groups of cells that perform a common function