Muscle and Tissue Types Quiz

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What is a characteristic feature of unstriated muscles?

They are multinucleate.

They are spindle-shaped. (correct)

They are only found in the heart.

They have striations.

Which statement correctly describes cardiac muscle cells?

They are cylindrical, branched, and uninucleate. (correct)

They contract voluntarily and are not striated.

They are long and pointed.

They are flat and multi-nucleated.

Where can unstriated muscles be found in the body?

In the myocardium only.

Only in the lungs.

In the brain and spinal cord.

In the iris of the eye and ureters. (correct)

What role does nervous tissue primarily serve?

To transmit stimuli rapidly. Signup and view all the answers

How are unstriated muscles also referred to?

Smooth muscles. Signup and view all the answers

Which description best distinguishes smooth muscle from cardiac muscle?

Smooth muscle is involuntary. Signup and view all the answers

What is a defining feature of all muscle cells?

They can respond to stimuli. Signup and view all the answers

What unique feature do cardiac muscles have?

They exhibit rhythmic contraction. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the epidermis in plants?

Protection against water loss Signup and view all the answers

What substance present in the walls of cork cells makes them impervious to gases and water?

Suberin Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following tissues are considered complex permanent tissues?

Xylem and phloem Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of vascular tissue in plants?

Conducts nutrients and water Signup and view all the answers

Why are complex tissues like xylem and phloem essential for terrestrial plants?

They facilitate the transport of food and water. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes complex tissues from simple permanent tissues?

Complex tissues consist of more than one type of cell. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about cork cells is true?

Cork cells are dead and tightly packed. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of tissue is primarily responsible for the transport of sugars in plants?

Phloem Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of xylem parenchyma?

Storing food and aiding in lateral water conduction Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a part of the xylem?

Sieve tubes Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes phloem from xylem in terms of material movement?

Phloem allows materials to move in both directions Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cells in phloem contain perforated walls?

Sieve tubes Signup and view all the answers

Among the following, which element is primarily responsible for support in xylem?

Xylem fibers Signup and view all the answers

Where is the apical meristem located?

At the tips of stems and roots Signup and view all the answers

Which type of tissue comprises the husk of coconut?

Sclerenchyma Signup and view all the answers

Which element in blood is primarily responsible for oxygen transport?

Red blood cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the apical meristem?

To increase the length of the stem and root Signup and view all the answers

Where is intercalary meristem located?

At the base of leaves or internodes Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic of meristematic cells allows them to be active in cell division?

Dense cytoplasm and prominent nuclei Signup and view all the answers

What happens to cells formed from meristematic tissue as they mature?

They develop specialized functions and lose the ability to divide Signup and view all the answers

Which meristem is responsible for increasing the girth of a plant?

Lateral meristem (cambium) Signup and view all the answers

Why do meristematic cells lack vacuoles?

Vacuoles are not functional in dividing cells Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true regarding meristematic tissue?

They form a permanent tissue upon division Signup and view all the answers

What type of meristematic tissue would you expect at the tips of a plant's roots?

Apical meristem Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic distinguishes animal tissues from plant tissues?

Animal tissues are more specialized for complex functions. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately defines a tissue?

Any aggregation of specialized cells functioning together. Signup and view all the answers

How do plant and animal tissues reflect their feeding methods?

Animals have tissues adapted for mobility, unlike plants. Signup and view all the answers

What is a fundamental difference in the growth of tissues in animals versus plants?

Tissue growth is localized in animals but diffuse in plants. Signup and view all the answers

In what way does the structural organization of organ systems differ between plants and animals?

Animal organ systems have a more complex design to accommodate movement. Signup and view all the answers

What role do tissues play in multi-cellular organisms?

They enable cells to specialize and work together for specific functions. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the roots of plants is true regarding their growth?

Roots can resume growth under certain conditions after cutting. Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate utility of tissues in multi-cellular organisms?

To enable coordinated responses to environmental changes. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Muscle Tissues

Smooth muscles are found in the iris of the eye, ureters, and bronchi
Smooth muscle cells are long with pointed ends, and are uninucleate
Smooth muscles are also called unstriated muscles
Cardiac muscles are found in the heart
Cardiac muscles show rhythmic contraction and relaxation throughout life
Cardiac muscles are involuntary.
Cardiac muscles are cylindrical, branched, and uninucleate

Nervous Tissue

Nervous tissues are specialized to respond to stimuli and transmit the stimulus rapidly
All cells have the ability to respond to stimuli

Plant Tissues

Epidermis is the outermost layer of cells in plants
In plants living in dry habitats, the epidermis is made of a single layer of cells
Cork cells are dead, compactly arranged, and lack intercellular spaces
Cork cells have suberin in their walls making them impervious to gases and water.
Phloem cells are living cells except for phloem fibers
Xylem consists of tracheids, vessels, xylem parenchyma, and xylem fibers.
Xylem cells have thick walls, and many are dead.
Tracheids and vessels are tubular structures that transport water and minerals vertically
Xylem parenchyma stores food and helps in the sideways conduction of water.
Phloem is made up of sieve tubes, companion cells, phloem fibers, and phloem parenchyma
Sieve tubes are tubular cells with perforated walls
Phloem unlike xylem allows materials to move in both directions

Meristematic Tissue

Apical meristem is located at the growing tips of stems and roots
Apical meristem increases the length of stems and roots
Lateral meristem increases the girth of stems and roots
The intercalary meristem is located at the base of leaves or internodes
Meristematic tissues have cells with dense cytoplasm, thin cellulose walls, and prominent nuclei
Meristematic tissues lack vacuoles

Permanent Tissue

Permanent tissues lose the ability to divide and take up a specific role.
Permanent tissues are formed from meristematic tissues

Simple Permanent Tissue

Simple permanent tissues are made of one type of cell
Simple permanent tissues coordinate to perform a common function

Complex Permanent Tissue

Complex tissues are made up of more than one type of cell.
Xylem and phloem are examples of complex tissues
Xylem and Phloem constitute a vascular bundle
Vascular tissue is a distinctive feature of complex plants.
Xylem transports water and minerals
Phloem transports food from leaves to other parts of the plant

Tissues in Animals and Plants

Animals and plants have different structures and perform different functions
Plant and animals have different modes of life
Animals and plants have different feeding methods
The structural organization of organs and organ systems is more specialized in animals than in plants

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Test your knowledge on various types of muscle and nervous tissues as well as plant tissues. This quiz covers features, functions, and characteristics of smooth, cardiac, and plant tissues. Dive into the fascinating world of biological tissues and enhance your understanding.