Biology Organizational Levels Quiz

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What is the study of tissues known as?

Pathology
Physiology
Embryology
Histology (correct)

Who is considered as the 'Father of Histology'?

Robert Hooke
Theodor Schwann
Anton van Leeuwenhoek
Xavier Bichat (correct)

What is the historical derivation of the English word 'tissue'?

Derived from Latin 'tissu', meaning 'biological organization'
The past participle of the English word 'tiss', meaning 'to assemble'
The past participle of the French word 'tisser', meaning 'to weave' (correct)
Derived from Greek 'tissos', meaning 'cellular structure'

What are the three broad tissue systems in plant anatomy?

<p>Epidermis, ground tissue, vascular tissue (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which tool has enhanced the detail that can be observed in tissues?

<p>Electron microscopy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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Test your knowledge of the hierarchy of biological organizational levels, from cells to organisms, and the concept of tissues as functional assemblies of similar cells with the same embryonic origin.