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Chapter: Tissues

Sclerenchyma provides firm support and protection, and is composed of tough, thick-walled cells.

Apical meristem is located at the tips of roots and shoots and is responsible for increasing the height of the plant.

Tissues are primarily categorized into plant tissues and animal tissues.

Adipose tissue stores fat, providing insulation and energy storage.

It has multiple layers and is found in the skin.

Xylem conducts water and minerals from roots to shoots.

Neurons make up the nervous system and are responsible for transmitting signals across the body.

Skeletal muscle is voluntary and striated, responsible for movement.

Blood is a fluid connective tissue that transports nutrients and gases throughout the body.

Lateral meristem increases the girth of the plant.

Columnar epithelium, which consists of pillar-like cells, is found in the intestines.

Nervous tissue is involved in transmitting signals across the body, facilitating communication between different parts.

Phloem conducts food, primarily sucrose, from leaves to other parts of the plant.

Simple squamous epithelium, which consists of thin and flat cells.

A tissue is defined as a group of cells having a common origin that work together to perform a particular function.

Intercalary meristem is present between the nodes and helps in lengthening the plant.

Collenchyma provides support while allowing growth, particularly in young plants and growing parts.

Cardiac muscle is involuntary, striated, and found in the heart, playing a crucial role in pumping blood.