Tissues and Organs in Biology

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What is tissue in biology?

Tissue is an organizational level between cells and a complete organ, consisting of similar cells and their extracellular matrix from the same embryonic origin that carry out a specific function.

What is the hierarchy of biological organisms?

The hierarchy is: Cells < Tissue < Organ < Organ System < Organism.

What is the origin of the English word 'tissue'?

The English word 'tissue' derives from the French word 'tissu', the past participle of the verb tisser, which means 'to weave'.

What are the classical tools for studying tissues?

<p>The classical tools for studying tissues are the paraffin block, histological stain, and optical microscope.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are plant tissues categorized in plant anatomy?

<p>Plant tissues are categorized broadly into three tissue systems: the epidermis, the ground tissue, and the vascular tissue.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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