Questions and Answers
What is the study of tissues known as?
Histology
Who is considered as the 'Father of Histology'?
Xavier Bichat
What is the historical derivation of the English word 'tissue'?
The past participle of the French word 'tisser', meaning 'to weave'
What are the three broad tissue systems in plant anatomy?
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Which tool has enhanced the detail that can be observed in tissues?
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Study Notes
Histology and Tissue Systems
- The study of tissues is known as Histology.
- Marcello Malpighi is considered the 'Father of Histology'.
Etymology of Tissue
- The English word 'tissue' has a historical derivation from the Old French 'tissu', meaning 'woven' or ' fabric'.
Plant Anatomy
- There are three broad tissue systems in plant anatomy:
- (Note: The specific systems are not specified in the provided text, but typically, they are the dermal, ground, and vascular tissue systems.)
Observing Tissues
- The development of the Electron Microscope has enhanced the detail that can be observed in tissues.
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