L10: Secondary Growth Continued Flashcards
1
Q
length of initials ______ length of derivatives
A
match
2
Q
vascular rays
A
rows of horizontally-oriented parenchyma cells that go through phloem and xylem that are made by vascular cambium ray initials
3
Q
function of vascular rays
A
lateral (radial) transport
4
Q
dilated rays
A
select rays that are dilated to relieve tension created by the expanding cylinder of xylem
5
Q
radial system
A
cells which are oriented at right angles to the axis of the stem (perpendicular to the axial system)
6
Q
axial system
A
cells oriented with their long axis parallel to the long axis of the stem
