30 Questions
What is the main function of xylem in plants?
Transporting water and nutrients from roots to shoots
Which tissue system is responsible for transporting organic compounds within a plant?
Phloem
In what type of plants is the epidermis mainly present?
Non-woody plants
What does the periderm replace in older regions of stems and roots in woody plants?
Epidermis
Which animal tissue is responsible for voluntary movements in humans?
Skeletal muscle
What is the primary function of the Dermal Tissues in plants?
Serving as the outer protective covering of the plant
Which type of muscle is responsible for involuntary body activities like the churning of the stomach?
Smooth Muscles
What type of tissues attach muscles to bones?
Fibrous Connective Tissues
What is the main function of motile cilia found in cells?
Movement of material on cell surface
Which cell modification functions to make absorption more efficient by increasing the surface area of a cell?
Microvilli
What is the main function of flagella in cells?
Cell movement
Which structure is responsible for transmitting nerve impulses away from a neuron's cell body?
Axons
What are temporary extensions of the cytoplasm that aid in phagocytosis?
Pseudopodia
What is the main function of collenchyma cells in plants?
Providing support in areas with primary growth
Which plant structure shields plants from pathogen infestation and mechanical damage?
Cuticle
How do sclerenchyma cells differ from collenchyma cells in terms of rigidity?
Sclerenchyma cells are stiffer due to lignin in secondary walls
What specialized epidermal cells are found on the aerial regions of plants?
Trichomes
Which unique characteristic is a distinguishing feature of parenchyma cells?
Storage and synthesis of organic products
Which cell component is involved in shielding plants from harmful elements including herbivore attack?
Trichomes
What is the primary function of secondary cell walls in sclerenchyma cells?
Provide rigidity and strength through lignin deposition
What do White Blood Cells aid in?
Engulfing cells through phagocytosis
Which term is used to describe the structural description of vascular tissues?
Complex permanent tissue
Which part of higher plants is the outermost coat that protects them from various external factors?
Cuticle
What accounts for more than a quarter of the dry mass of wood?
Strengthening polymer lignin in secondary sclerenchyma cell walls
What is the main function of epithelial tissue?
Providing a barrier against mechanical injury and pathogens
Which type of tissue is responsible for nearly all types of body movement?
Muscle tissue
How is the number of cell layers denoted in naming epithelial tissues?
By the color of the cells
What is the function of connective tissue?
Holding tissues and organs together
Which type of cells are wide as they are tall in shape?
Cuboidal cells
What gives muscle tissues the ability to contract?
Proteins actin and myosin in filaments
Learn about the structure and functions of collenchyma and parenchyma cells in plant development. Explore the etymology of these cell types and how they contribute to primary growth in plants.
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