Bio Flashcards
What is a tissue?
A tissue is a group of cells with similar structure and function working together.
What can muscular tissue do?
Muscular tissue can contract to bring about movement.
What is glandular tissue responsible for?
Glandular tissue contains secretory cells that can produce and secrete (release) substances such as enzymes and hormones.
What does epithelial tissue do?
Epithelial tissue covers the outside of your body as well as your internal organs.
What do epidermal tissues do in plants?
Epidermal tissues cover the surfaces and protect them.
What is the function of palisade mesophyll?
Palisade mesophyll contains lots of chloroplasts and can carry out photosynthesis.
What is the function of spongy mesophyll?
Spongy mesophyll has some chloroplasts for photosynthesis but also has big air spaces and a large surface area to make the diffusion of gases easier.
What are xylem and phloem responsible for in plants?
Xylem and phloem are the transport tissues in plants. They carry water and dissolved mineral ions from the roots up to the leaves and transport dissolved food from the leaves around the plant.
What are organs made up of?
Organs are made up of tissues. One organ can contain several tissues, all working together.
What tissues are found in the stomach?
The stomach contains muscular tissue, glandular tissue, and epithelial tissue.
