Skin and Stem cells - Biology

Question 1

Cells packed tightly together forming a continuous layer (a sheet) that covers body surfaces or lines a cavity within the body
Function
-Protection
-Absorption
-Secretion
-Sensation

Answer 1

Epithial Tissue

Question 2

Binds together and supports the other structures of the body
Function
-Protection of underlying organs
-Storage and transport of materials

Answer 2

Connective tissue

Question 3

Bundles of long cells called muscle fibers contain proteins that contract and shorten
Function
-Permit movement

Answer 3

Muscle Tissue

Question 4

Long, thin cells with branches at ends that are capable of conducting electrical impulses

Answer 4

Nervous Tissue

Question 5

unspecialized tissue which continually divide to produce new cells which will eventually differentiate.
Function
-allows the plant to grow

Answer 5

Meristematic tissue

Question 6

surrounds organs with a thick waxy cuticle
Function
Guard cells specialize the open and close of the stoma to allow CO2 in and O2 out of the leaf without a lot of water loss.

Answer 6

Epidermal Tissue

Question 7

Most of the plant

Answer 7

Ground Tissue

Question 8

Cells that form the inner part of the stem and leaf.
Function:
-transport sugars from leaves to the rest of the plant
-transport water and minerals from roots to the rest of the plant.

Answer 8

Vascular Tissue