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Tissues A group of cells that are similar in structure and/or work together to achieve a particular function forms a tissue. This cluster of cells, called a tissue, is arranged and designed so as to give the highest possible efficiency of function.

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Plant
Tissue
Meristematic (Cells are capable of cell division)
Apical meristem

Permanent
(Mature cells are incapable of cell division)

Protective Tissues
Complex (Composed of more than one type of cell)

Lateral meristem

Intercalla ry Meriste m
Parenchy ma

Simple
(Composed of single type of cell)

Xylem Sclerenchym a (vessels,Tracheids , Xylem parenchyma,fibre s)

Phloem (Sievetubes,

Collenchym a

Chlorenchym a

Aerenchyma

Sclereids

Fibres

Companion cells,Phloem Parenchyma,Phloem fibres)

Plant Tissues Meristematic Tissue The dividing tissue, also known as meristematic tissue, is located only at specific points. Meristematic tissues are classified depending upon the region where they are present, as apical, lateral and intercalary. a) Apical meristem is

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present at the growing tips of stems and roots and increases the length of the stem and the root. b) The girth of the stem or root increases due to lateral meristem (cambium). c) Intercalary meristem is the meristem at the base of the leaves or internodes (on either side of the node)

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Simple Permanent Tissue

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Protective tissues In very dry habitats, epidermis is thicker to prevent water loss. Epidermal cells on the aerial parts has waxy, water-resistant layer on its surface. This aids in protection against water loss, mechanical injury and invasion by parasitic fungi. To play protective role epidermis is continuous without intercellular spaces, mostly flat, often outer and side walls are thicker than the inner wall. Epidermal cells of roots bear hair like parts to increase the total absorptive surface area. Older trees have Bark (thick cork) formed from secondary xylem. Cork cells are dead, compactly arranged, without intercellular spaces. They also have a chemical called suberin in the walls that makes them impervious to gases and water.

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Complex Permanent Tissue

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Animal Tissues

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Connective Tissues

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Muscular Tissue

Nervous Tissue

The brain, spinal cord and nerves are all composed of the nervous tissue. The cells of this tissue are called nerve cells or neurons. FUNCTIONS Nerve impulses allow us to move our muscles when we want to. The functional combination of nerve and muscle tissue is fundamental to most animals. This combination enables animals to move rapidly in response to stimuli.

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Nerve Cell

Cell Body

Axon

Nerve Endings

Axon with myelin sheath

Axon without myelin sheath

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