Biological Organization and Tissues
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What does the classification of tissues primarily depend on?

  • Their color and size
  • The location within the organism
  • The age of the organism
  • Their structure and function (correct)

    • Which of the following is NOT a function of epithelial tissue?

  • Secretion
  • Protection
  • Filtration
  • Electrical conductivity (correct)

    • What is a key characteristic of epithelial tissue?

  • It has polarity with apical and basal surfaces (correct)
  • It contains a lot of extracellular matrix
  • It primarily stores fat and energy
  • It is highly vascularized

    • How are tissues organized within multicellular organisms?

    <p>Tissues form organs, which are part of organ systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of tissue is primarily responsible for absorption?

    <p>Epithelial tissue in the gut</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe groups of cells with similar structure and functions?

    <p>Tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about connective tissue is correct?

    <p>It provides support and binds other tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which level of biological organization is directly above tissue?

    <p>Organ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of collagen is primarily found in reticular connective tissue?

    <p>Type III collagen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of specialized connective tissue is known for providing strength with flexibility?

    <p>Elastic cartilage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of muscle tissue is characterized by involuntary control and striations?

    <p>Cardiac muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of blood in the body?

    <p>Transport oxygen and nutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is fibrocartilage predominantly found?

    <p>Intervertebral disks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of connective tissue serves as a storehouse for nutrients and is packed with blood vessels?

    <p>Adipose tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of smooth muscle tissue in the body?

    <p>Push substances through organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cartilage provides a definite but pliable form and is found in structures like the larynx?

    <p>Hyaline cartilage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of axons in neurons?

    <p>They carry messages away from the cyton.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of neuron is responsible for carrying information from the body to the central nervous system (CNS)?

    <p>Sensory neurons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of meristematic tissue is responsible for increasing the length of roots and stems?

    <p>Apical meristems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following types of permanent tissue is characterized by the ability to conduct substances?

    <p>Xylem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes non-meristematic permanent tissues?

    <p>They are derivatives of meristematic tissues and do not divide.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes simple squamous epithelium?

    <p>Single layer of flat, thin cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of connective tissue provides strength in multiple directions?

    <p>Dense Irregular Connective Tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a defining feature of transitional epithelium?

    <p>Allows for stretching and rounding of cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which connective tissue type is primarily made up of type I collagen?

    <p>Collagenous Connective Tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of epithelium appears to have multiple layers but is actually a single layer of varying cell height?

    <p>Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic does NOT apply to connective tissue?

    <p>Always avascular</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of epithelial tissue?

    <p>Protection and support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In epithelial classification, which term describes cells that are taller than they are wide?

    <p>Columnar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Levels of Biological Organization

    • The levels of biological organization from smallest to largest are: cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism, population, community, ecosystem, and biosphere.

    Structure vs Function

    • Structure determines function, which means the way a part is made and arranged dictates its job.
    • Example: the structure of a bird's wing allows for flight, while the structure of a fish's fin allows for swimming.

    Tissue

    • Tissue is a group of similar cells with a common structure and function.
    • Different types of tissue have different structures that are specialized for their function.

    Animal Tissues

    • Animals have four types of tissues: epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous.

    Epithelial Tissue

    • Epithelium is a sheet of cells that covers body surfaces or lines body cavities.
    • Functions include protection, absorption, filtration, and secretion.
    • Characteristics include polarity, specialized contacts, support by connective tissue, avascularity (lack of blood vessels), and innervation (presence of nerve fibers).

    Classification of Epithelium

    • Classified based on the number of cell layers and the shape of the cells.
    • Number of Layers:
      • Simple: one layer of cells.
      • Stratified: two or more layers of cells.
      • Pseudostratified: a single layer of cells that appears to be multiple layers due to varying cell heights and nuclear positions.
      • Transitional: cells that can change shape and slide across each other, allowing stretching.
    • Shape of Cells:
      • Squamous: flat, thin, scale-like cells.
      • Cuboidal: cube-shaped cells with roughly equal height and width.
      • Columnar: tall, rectangular, or column-shaped cells, taller than they are wide.

    Connective Tissue

    • Connective tissue supports, binds, and protects other tissues and organs.
    • Functions include providing strength, storing nutrients, and forming organ capsules.
    • Generally vascular (has a rich blood supply) but not always.

    Types of Connective Tissues

    • Collagenous Connective Tissue:
      • Predominantly made up of type I collagen.
      • Classified into:
        • Loose Connective Tissue:
          • Areolar Connective Tissue: cushions organs, has loosely arranged cells and fibers.
        • Dense Regular Connective Tissue: found in tendons and ligaments, has regularly arranged collagen bundles for strength in one direction.
        • Dense Irregular Connective Tissue: found in skin and organ capsules, has irregularly arranged collagen bundles for strength in all directions.
    • Reticular Connective Tissue:
      • Formed by type III collagen.
      • Internal supporting framework of some organs, has a delicate network of fibers and cells.
      • Adipose Tissue: stores nutrients, packed with cells and blood vessels.
    • Elastic Connective Tissue:
      • Formed by type II collagen, a component of joint cartilage.
      • Found in bronchi, trachea, blood vessels, and hollow organs, provides flexibility and rebound.

    Specialized Connective Tissue

    • Cartilage:
      • Provides strength, flexibility, and resistance to wear.
      • Found in epiglottis, external ear, larynx, intervertebral discs, and joint capsules.
      • Types:
        • Hyaline Cartilage: found on the ventral ends of ribs, in the larynx, trachea, bronchi, and on articulating surfaces of bones, provides a definite but pliable form.
        • Elastic Cartilage: found in the epiglottis and external ear flaps, provides great flexibility.
        • Fibrocartilage: found in intervertebral discs and at ligament/tendon insertions, is tough and strong.
    • Bone Tissue (Osseous Tissue):
      • Provides framework, strength, allows movement, stores calcium, and contains blood-forming cells.
    • Blood:
      • Transports oxygen, carbon dioxide, and nutrients, and plays a role in the immune response.

    Muscle Tissue

    • Responsible for body movement, moving blood, food, and waste through organs, and mechanical digestion.

    Types of Muscle Tissue

    • Smooth Muscle:
      • Found in organ walls and blood vessels, involuntary, spindle-shaped cells that push substances through organs.
    • Skeletal Muscle:
      • Large body muscles, voluntary, striated muscle packed in bundles and attached to bones for movement.
    • Cardiac Muscle:
      • Found in the heart wall, involuntary, striated muscle with intercalated discs that connect cells for synchronized contractions during heartbeat.

    Nervous Tissue

    • Conducts impulses to and from body organs via neurons.
    • Controls all body activities.
    • Composed of brain, spinal cord, and nerves.

    Neuron

    • Electrically excitable cells in the nervous system that process and transmit information.
    • Composed of three parts:
      • Cyton (Cell Body): star-shaped body containing the nucleus and cytoplasm.
      • Axon: long, single part that carries messages away from the cyton.
      • Dendrites: short, branched parts that carry messages towards the cyton.

    Types of Neurons

    • Sensory Neurons: carry information from the body's interior and environment to the central nervous system (CNS).
    • Motor Neurons: carry impulses away from the CNS to effector organs.

    Plant Tissues

    • Plant tissues are classified as meristematic or permanent.

    Meristematic Tissue

    • Composed of cells with the capacity to divide.
    • Immature and help plants to divide continuously.
    • Types:
      • Apical Meristems: found at the tips of shoots and roots, increase plant length.
      • Intercalary Meristems: found at intervals along stems near nodes, increase plant length.
      • Lateral Meristems: found along the sides of roots and stems, increase plant girth.

    Permanent Tissue

    • Derived from meristematic tissue and lack the ability to divide.
    • Carry out other functions like conduction, storage, and support.
    • Types:
      • Simple Permanent Tissues: parenchyma, collenchyma, and sclerenchyma.
      • Complex Tissues: xylem and phloem.

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