Cell Diversity Flashcards
What is a tissue
Group of cells adapted to carry out the same function
Name the 4 plant tissues
Vascular
Dermal
Ground
Meristematic
Where is dermal found
Epidermis covering leaves and roots.
What is a dermal tissue
Single layer of cells that surround different parts of a plant
Describe a dermal I tried
Epidermis cells have often slightly thickened cell wall and a waterproof layer called a cuticle
What is the function of a dermal tissue
To protect the plant
What are vascular cells
Transport tissues
What vascular tissue transports water and food
Water- xylem
Food - phloem
Name the four types of animal tissues
Epithelial
Connective
Muscular
nervous
What is nervous tissue composed of
Nervous cells
What is r function of nervous tissue
Neurons are adapted to carry electrical pulses to and from the Brain and spiral cord.
What are connective tissue
Consists of a number of cells spread out in a matrix to produce connective tissues
What is the function of connective tissues
They support body structure
What is tissue culture
The growth of cells on a sterile nurptrient medium outside of an organism
What is in vitro
The growth of cells in an artificial environment
