TISSUES

TISSUES

VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (VSAQ)

1. Are animal bodies more complex than plant bodies? Ans :- Yes, animals have more complex and specialized organ syst...

11. Where does plant growth happen? Ans :- Plant growth happens in specific areas called meristems. 12. What causes...

21. Where is parenchyma tissue present? Ans :- Parenchyma tissue is present below the epidermis. 22. What happens t...

31. What are tracheids? Ans :- Tracheids are long, narrow cells in xylem that help transport water and provide suppor...

41. Mention the functions of cuboidal epithelium. Ans :- (i) Absorption (ii) Excretion (iii) Secretion (iv) Mecha...

51. Which tissue make up the husk of coconut? Ans :- Sclerenchyma. 52. Name the tissues responsible for the movemen...

61. Name the tissues which are present in the plants at the nodes. Ans :- Intercalary tissues. 62. What is basement...

SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (SAQ)

1. How do the tissues of plants and animals differ in structure and function? Ans :- Plants have strong, supportive t...

2. What is the main difference in the growth patterns of plants and animals? Ans :- Plant growth occurs in specific r...

3. Name all different types of tissues present in animal. Ans :- There are four main types of tissues found in anima...

4. Why are animal bodies more complex than plant bodies? Ans :- Animals have highly specialized organs and tissues be...

5. What are the main types of meristematic tissue in plants? Ans :- Meristematic tissue is classified into three main...

6. Why are meristematic cells important for plant growth? Ans :- Meristematic cells are crucial for plant growth beca...

7. What are the two types of tissues? Explain them. Ans :- Plant tissues are mainly divided into two types they a...

8. How do meristematic tissues differ from permanent tissues? Ans :- Meristematic tissues are made up of actively div...

9. What is permanent tissue, and how is it formed? Ans :- Permanent tissue is made up of cells that have stopped divi...

10. Mention characteristics of permanent tissues. Ans :- characteristics of permanent tissues: i. The cells are larg...

11. Why is blood called connective tissue? Ans :- Blood is made up of a liquid called plasma and different types of...

12. Mention the characteristics features of connective tissue. Ans :- Characteristics of connective tissue: i. The c...

13. Why does epidermal tissue have no intercellular space? Ans :- The epidermis is the outer layer of tissue that pr...

14. Name and give the function of each cell of xylem: Ans :- Xylem is made up of tracheids, vessels, xylem parenchym...

15. Mention the functions of nervous tissue. Ans :- Function of nervous tissues are: i. They carry nerve signals fro...

16. What are the main types of permanent tissues in plants? Ans :- The main types of permanent tissues are simple and...

17. What is the function of epidermis in plants? Ans :- Epidermal tissue forms a protective layer for plants and hel...

18. What are the roles of tracheids and vessels in xylem? Ans :- Tracheids are long, narrow cells that help transport...

19. What role does parenchyma play in plants? Ans :- Parenchyma is a type of simple permanent tissue that plays vario...

20. What is a tissue? Ans :- A tissue is made up of a group of cells that have a similar structure or work together...

21. What is the specific function of the cardiac muscle? Ans :- Cardiac muscles are the muscles in the heart that pu...

22. What is the role of epidermis in plants? Ans :- The epidermis is a protective layer for all parts of the plant....

23. What are the constituents of phloem? Ans :- There are four types of elements are present in the phloem they are...

24. How do xylem and phloem function in plants? Ans :- Xylem is responsible for transporting water and minerals from...

25. Why is differentiation important for plant growth? Ans :- Differentiation is crucial because it allows cells to d...

26. What is the structure and function of xylem? Ans :- Xylem is a complex tissue made up of different types of cells...

27. How does phloem differ from xylem? Ans :- Phloem is responsible for transporting food, primarily sugars, from the...

28. How is ligament different from tendons? Ans :- Ligaments are elastic connective tissue which attach bone to bone...

29. What is the function of connective tissue? Ans :- Connective tissue connects different tissues and organs. It pr...

30. What is the function of Tendon and ligament? Ans :- i. Ligaments: Ligaments are strong bands of tissue that c...

31. Explain the importance of companion cells in phloem. Ans :- Companion cells are essential for the functioning of...

32. What is the significance of having complex tissues like xylem and phloem in plants? Ans :- Complex tissues like x...

33. What is the importance of muscle cells in our body? Ans :- Muscle cells are crucial for movement in our bodies. W...

34. How does blood function as a connective tissue in the body? Ans :- Blood functions as a connective tissue by link...

35. What are the main characteristics of epithelial tissue, and why are they important? Ans :- Epithelial tissue is...

36. How do the different types of epithelial tissue serve various functions in the body? Ans :- Different types of e...

37. Name types of simple tissues. Ans :- Three types simple tissues are: I. Parenchyma II. Collenchyma III. Sclerenc...

38. What does a neuron look like? Ans :- A neuron has a cell body with long, thin, hair-like parts coming out of it....

39. How many types of elements together make up the xylem tissue? Ans :- Name them. Xylem tissue consist of four typ...

40. What are the functions of the stomata? Ans :- The functions of stomata are: I. Gaseous exchange with the atmosph...

41. How does the cork act as a protective tissue? Ans :- In plants, there is a layer of secondary meristem found in...

42. Which components of xylem are living and which ones are dead? Ans :- Xylem is composed of four elements: i. Trac...

43. Define due process of differentiation. Ans :- Meristematic tissue is the type of tissue in plants that helps the...

44. How aquatic plant like Water hyacinth floats on the water surface. Explain. Ans :- Water hyacinth floats on the...

45. Name the two types of vascular tissues. Ans :- Types of vascular tissues are i. Xylem: It conduct water and min...

46. What is the utility of tissues in multi-cellular organisms? Ans :- Multicellular organisms have millions of cell...

47. What are the functions of areolar tissue? Ans :- Areolar tissue is a type of connective tissue found between the...

48. How many types of tissues are found in animals? Ans :- Name the different types. In animal four types of tissues...

49. How does cardiac muscle differ from both voluntary and involuntary muscles in both structure and function? Ans :-...

50. Give the functions of bone. Ans :- The functions of bones are: (i) They give shape to the body. (ii) They suppor...

51. What are the functions of areolar tissue? Ans :- The functions are: (i) It helps heal tissues after an injury. (...

LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (LAQ)

1. How do the tissues in plants and animals differ in structure, function, and growth, and why are animal bodies more co...

2. What is meristematic tissue, and what roles do the different types play in plant growth? Ans :- Meristematic tissu...

3. What are the two main components of blood? Ans :- Why is blood considered a type of connective tissue? Ans :-...

4. Describe ‘epidermis’ in plants. Ans :- The epidermis is the outermost layer of the plant, made up of a single lay...

5. Explain the process of differentiation in plant cells and its significance. Ans :- Differentiation is the process...

6. Describe the main types of permanent tissues in plants and their functions. Ans :- Permanent tissues in plants can...

7. How can the study of permanent tissues be conducted through microscopy, and what observations can be made? Ans :-...

8. Explain plant tissue in detail. Ans :- 1. Meristematic Tissue: The cells in meristematic tissue divide quickly, w...

9. How many types of meristems are present in plants, on the basis of position? Ans :- Meristems are classified into...

10. Explain the “complex tissue” of plants. Ans :- Complex tissues are made of different types of cells that work to...

11. What are the major functions of blood? Ans :- Blood is a type of connective tissue, and its functions are: i. Bl...

12. Explain connective tissue along with its types. Ans :- Connective tissue consists various types of cells which p...

13. Explain epidermis in plants. Ans :- The epidermis is the outermost layer of a plant, made up of a single layer o...

14. Describe the structure and function of xylem in plants. Ans :- Xylem is a complex permanent tissue that plays a c...

15. Explain the role of phloem in plants and how it differs from xylem. Ans :- Phloem is another type of complex perm...

16. What is the significance of complex tissues like xylem and phloem in the overall health of a plant? Ans :- Comple...

18. Explain the structure of parenchyma. What are its major modifications? Ans :- ❑ Parenchyma: Parenchyma is...

19. Explain complex tissue in plants. Ans :- Complex tissues are made up of more than one type of cell. Although the...

20. Explain the structure of a fluid connective tissue. Ans :- Blood is a fluid connective tissue. Blood consists of...

21. Name three types of muscle tissues and give function of each. Ans :- There are three types of muscle tissues: (...

22. Give one function of each of the following : (a) Stomata, (b) Root nodules, (c) Cardiac muscle fibres. Ans :- (...

23. Explain the structure of three types of muscle fibres. Also write the locations where they are found in the body. A...

24. What is the difference between meristematic cells and permanent cells? Ans :- Difference between meristematic ce...

25. Describe the structure of cartilage and bone. Ans :- 1. Cartilage: Cartilage is a strong and stretchy type of c...

26. Describe the structure of phloem. Ans :- Phloem is a complex tissue that transports organic nutrients, mainly su...

27. What is xylem? Explain its structure. Which one of its component is very important and why? Ans :- Xylem is a co...

28. What are three main categories of connective tissue? Ans :- Categories of connective tissue are : 1. Connective...

NCERT SOLUTION

Page No. 61 1. What is a tissue? Ans :- A tissue is a group of similar cells that are structured alike and/or work t...

Page No. 65 1. Name types of simple tissues. Ans :- Simple permanent tissues are of three types: (i) Parenchyma (ii)...

Page No. 69 1. Name the tissue responsible for movement in our body. Ans :- Two types of tissues work together to hel...

Page No. 70 1. Define the term "tissue". Ans :- A group of similar cells that work together to do a specific job is...

3. How are simple tissues different from complex tissues in plants? Ans :-...

4. Differentiate between parenchyma, collenchyma and sclerenchyma, on the basis of their cell wall. Ans :- The diff...

5. What are the functions of the stomata? Ans :- The functions of stomata are: (i) Stomata help plants take in and r...

6. Diagrammatically show the difference between the three types of muscle fibres. Ans :- The three types of muscle f...

7. What is the specific function of the cardiac muscle? Ans :- Cardiac muscles are shaped like tubes and have branche...

8. Differentiate between striated, unstriated and cardiac muscles on the basis of their structure and site/location in t...

9. Draw a labelled diagram of a neuron. Ans :- 

10. Name the following: (a) Tissue that forms the inner lining of our mouth. (b) Tissue that connects muscle to bone in...

11. Identify the type of tissue in the following: Skin, Bark of Tree, Bone, Lining of Kidney Tubule, Vascular Bundle....

Page No. 71 12. Name the regions in which parenchyma tissue is present. Ans :- Parenchyma tissues are found in: i....

SUMMARY

Introduction All living organisms are made up of tiny units called cells. In simple organisms like Amoeba, one single...

Are Plants and Animals Made of the Same Types of Tissues? Plants and animals are like two different machines, each buil...

Plant Tissues and Meristematic Tissue: Plants have specialized tissues that are different from animal tissues due to th...

Understanding Permanent Tissue in Plants ❑ What are Permanent Tissues? Permanent tissues in plants are formed wh...

Simple Permanent Tissue in Plants ❑ What Are Simple Permanent Tissues? Simple permanent tissues are groups of cells...

Epidermis ❑ What is the Epidermis? The epidermis is the outermost layer of cells that covers and protects all parts...

Complex Permanent Tissue ❑ What are Complex Tissues? Complex permanent tissues in plants are composed of more than...

Animal Tissues When we breathe, we notice our chest rising and falling. This movement happens because of special cells c...

Epithelial Tissue Epithelial tissue is a protective layer found in many parts of the animal body. It covers organs and...

Connective Tissue Connective tissue is a type of tissue in our body that helps support and connect different parts. H...

Muscular Tissue Muscular tissue is made up of long cells called muscle fibers. This tissue is important because it all...

Nervous Tissue Nervous tissue is a special type of tissue in our body that helps us react quickly to what is happening...

What You Have Learned About Tissues 1. What is Tissue? A tissue is a group of similar cells that work together to per...