Biology: Tissue and Organ Hierarchy
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What is the study of tissues known as?

  • Embryology
  • Histology (correct)
  • Pathology
  • Physiology
  • Who is considered as the 'Father of Histology'?

  • Anton van Leeuwenhoek
  • Claude Bernard
  • Xavier Bichat (correct)
  • Robert Hooke
  • What is the historical derivation of the English word 'tissue'?

  • Greek word 'histos', meaning 'tissue'
  • Latin word 'tessera', meaning 'small square'
  • German word 'gewebe', meaning 'fabric'
  • The French word 'tissu', past participle of the verb 'tisser' (correct)
  • Which tool for studying tissues involves embedding tissue in a paraffin block and then sectioning it?

    <p>Paraffin block</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the biological organizational level between cells and a complete organ?

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

    Who is considered as the 'Father of Histology'?

    <p>Xavier Bichat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tissue is responsible for the linear growth of an organ?

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

    Where is the lateral meristem usually located in dicotyledonous plants?

    <p>Beneath the bark of the tree</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of tissue is responsible for growth in length of the plant and increasing the size of the internode?

    <p>Intercalary meristem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tissue consists of actively dividing cells and leads to an increase in length and thickness of the plant?

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

    What are the primary components of vascular tissue?

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

    Which type of meristem is responsible for causing the organ to increase in diameter and girth?

    <p>Lateral meristem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are cells of meristematic tissue usually present in a plant?

    <p>At the growing tips of stems and roots</p> Signup and view all the answers

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