Chapter Overview
This chapter explains the concept of tissues, their types, and their role in multicellular organisms. It differentiates plant and animal tissues, describing their structure and functions in detail. Understanding tissues helps in grasping how complex organisms function efficiently.
Important Keywords
- Tissue: A group of similar cells performing a specific function.
- Meristematic Tissue: Plant tissue responsible for growth.
- Permanent Tissue: Plant tissue with a fixed function.
- Parenchyma: Simple permanent tissue for storage and photosynthesis.
- Collenchyma: Provides flexibility and mechanical support in plants.
- Sclerenchyma: Dead tissue that provides rigidity.
- Xylem: Conducts water in plants.
- Phloem: Transports food in plants.
- Epithelial Tissue: Covers body surfaces in animals.
- Muscular Tissue: Helps in movement.
- Connective Tissue: Supports and connects different body parts.
- Nervous Tissue: Transmits nerve impulses.