2. What is the u lity of ssues in mul cellular organisms?

 Tissues help in division of labour by assigning different func ons to different groups of cells.

 They increase the efficiency and proper organisa on of the body.

3. Name the types of simple ssues.

 Simple ssues are plant ssues made of one type of cell.

 The three types of simple ssues are parenchyma, collenchyma, and sclerenchyma.

4. Where is apical meristem found?

 Apical meristem is found at the growing ps of roots and stems.

 It is responsible for increasing the length of the plant by ac ve cell division.

5. Which ssue makes up the husk of coconut?

 The husk of coconut is made up of sclerenchyma ssue.

 This ssue provides hardness and mechanical strength to the husk.

6. What are the cons tuents of phloem?

 Phloem is a complex ssue involved in food transport in plants.

 It is made up of sieve tubes, companion cells, phloem parenchyma, and phloem fibres.

7. Name the ssue responsible for movement in our body.

 Muscular ssue is responsible for movement in our body.

 It brings about movement by contrac on and relaxa on of muscle fibres.

8. What does a neuron look like?

 A neuron is a nerve cell specialised for conduc on of impulses.

 It consists of a cell body with a nucleus, many dendrites, and one long axon.

9. Give three features of cardiac muscles.

 Cardiac muscles are involuntary muscles that work without conscious control.

 They show rhythmic contrac on and relaxa on throughout life.

10. What are the func ons of areolar ssue?

 Areolar ssue fills the spaces between internal organs.

 It provides support and helps in holding organs in place.

 It also plays a role in ssue repair and healing.

SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

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2. How many types of elements together make up the xylem ssue? Name them.

 Xylem is a complex ssue responsible for transport of water and minerals.

 It is made up of four elements: tracheids, vessels, xylem parenchyma, and xylem fibres.

3. How are simple ssues different from complex ssues in plants?

Simple Tissues Complex Tissues

Simple ssues consist of only one type of Complex ssues consist of more than one type of
cell. cell.

They perform basic func ons like storage They perform complex func ons like conduc on of
and support. water and food.

Parenchyma is an example of a simple Xylem and phloem are examples of complex ssues.
ssue.

4. Differen ate between parenchyma, collenchyma and sclerenchyma on the basis of their cell
wall.

Tissue Cell Wall Characteris cs

Parenchyma Parenchyma cells have thin cell walls made of cellulose.

Collenchyma Collenchyma cells have unevenly thickened cell walls at the corners.

Sclerenchyma Sclerenchyma cells have very thick, lignified cell walls.

5. What are the func ons of the stomata?

 Stomata help in the exchange of gases between the plant and the atmosphere.

 They also allow transpira on, which helps in cooling and movement of water in plants.
6. Differen ate between striated, unstriated and cardiac muscles on the basis of structure and
loca on.

Feature Striated Muscle Unstriated Muscle Cardiac Muscle

Structure Striated muscles are long, Unstriated muscles are spindle- Cardiac muscles are
cylindrical, unbranched and shaped and do not show branched and show
show stria ons. stria ons. stria ons.

Loca on Striated muscles are Unstriated muscles are found Cardiac muscles are
a ached to bones. in internal organs like the found only in the
stomach and blood vessels. heart.

7. What is the specific func on of the cardiac muscle?

 Cardiac muscle helps in pumping blood con nuously throughout the body.

 It ensures proper circula on by rhythmic contrac on and relaxa on.

10. Name the following:

 The ssue that forms the inner lining of our mouth is squamous epithelium.

 The ssue that connects muscle to bone in humans is tendon.

 The ssue that transports food in plants is phloem.

 The ssue that stores fat in our body is adipose ssue.

 The connec ve ssue with a fluid matrix is blood.

 The ssue present in the brain is nervous ssue.

11. Iden fy the type of ssue in the following:

 Skin is made up of stra fied squamous epithelium.

 Bark of a tree consists of cork ssue.

 Bone is a type of connec ve ssue.

 Lining of kidney tubules is made up of cuboidal epithelium.

 Vascular bundles are made up of xylem and phloem ssues.

12. Name the regions in which parenchyma ssue is present.

 Parenchyma ssue is present in the cortex and pith of stems and roots.

 It is also found in the mesophyll of leaves and in fruits and seeds.

 The epidermis forms the outer protec ve covering of plant parts.

 It protects the plant from water loss, mechanical injury, and pathogens.

14. How does the cork act as a protec ve ssue?

 Cork cells are dead and ghtly packed, which prevents the entry of pathogens.

 The presence of suberin in cork makes it impermeable to water and gases.