05: Tissues, Organs, and Organ Systems
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What is muscular tissue?
Muscular tissue is responsible for movement in the body. It includes skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscle tissues.
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What is nervous tissue?
Nervous tissue is responsible for transmitting electrical signals throughout the body. It includes neurons and supporting cells called glial cells.
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Describe the structure and function of plant tissues.
Plant tissues are classified into two categories: Meristematic Tissue: Located at the tips of roots and stems, it is responsible…
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Explain the structure and function of animal tissues.
Animal tissues are classified into four types: 1. Epithelial Tissue: Covers the body and lines organs, providing protection and regulating…
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Discuss the organization of tissues into organs and organ systems.
Tissues combine to form organs, which perform specific functions. Multiple organs work together in organ systems to perform broader functions….
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Define tissue.
A tissue is a group of similar cells working together to perform a specific function.
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Name the types of plant tissues.
The main types of plant tissues are: 1. Meristematic tissue 2. Permanent tissue (e.g., parenchyma, collenchyma, sclerenchyma)
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What is meristematic tissue?
Meristematic tissue is responsible for the growth of plants. It consists of undifferentiated cells that divide to form new tissues.
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Define xylem.
Xylem is a type of vascular tissue in plants responsible for transporting water and minerals from the roots to other…
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What is phloem?
Phloem is a vascular tissue responsible for transporting food (mainly sugars) produced in the leaves to other parts of the…
