Section 4-1: Plant Anatomy Flashcards
3 tissue systems
ground, dermal, vascular
ground tissue types
parenchyma, collenchyma, sclerenchyma
parenchyma cells
thin, flexible walls
collenchyma cells
thick primary wells
sclerenchyma cells
thick secondary walls
ground tissue system functions
growth, photosynthesis, structural support, storage
dermal tissue types
epidermis
epidermis cell types
pavement cells
guard cells
trichomes
pavement cells
prevent H2O evaporation
guard cells
control gas exchange, H2O release
trichomes
deter insects, secrete chemicals
dermal tissue system functions
protection/barrier
vascular tissue types
xylem
phloem
xylem cell types
tracheids, vessel elements
phloem cell types
sieve elements
companion cells
xylem cells
conduct transport from root to shoot
phloem cells
transport sugars from source to sink
vascular tissue system functions
transport, mechanical support