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COMPARISON OF ANIMAL AND PLANT TISSUEEvery organism is capable of performing all vital functions such as respiration, ingestion, excretion and reproduction. In multicellular organisms, because of the increase in surface area, it is difficult for each cell to efficiently cope with the vast variety of the physiological needs of the organism. So cells group together with a common structure and to perform definite functions – forming tissues.

The word tissue means to _________. Different types of tissue have different structures that are especially suited to their functions in both plants and animals.

ANIMAL TISSUE

1. EPITHELIAL TISSUE

Epithelial tissue is made of closely­packed cells arranged in flat sheets. Epithelia form the surface of the _______, line the various cavities and tubes of the body, and cover the ___________ _________. Cells have strong connections between adjoining cell membranes, so they can form barriers. Epithelia are classified according to the ________ of the cells and the ____________ of layers. Depending on the epithelium type and its location it may have protective, absorptive, or secretory functions.

There are 4 types of tissues in animals. They all look different and perform different functions.

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3. NERVOUS TISSUE

Nervous tissue is made up of cells called ___________ which have finger­like projections to receive and transfer __________________. Nervous tissue have various tasks, such as relaying signals from the _________ and spinal cord to muscles and glands and detecting information from the environment, which in turn coordinates body movements. Removing your hand from a burning stove because it is too hot is one example of this.

4. CONNECTIVE TISSUE

Connective tissue is self­explanatory; it strengthens, supports, protects, binds or connects cells and tissues. It consists of cells in an extracellular matrix that can range from a liquid (like blood) to mineral deposits (like bone). It functions as _______________ ____________ (bones), ______________ (ligaments and tendons), and protection (fat pads).

PLANT TISSUES

The plant body is also made up of different kinds of tissue with varying functions as well. There are 3 types of tissues found in plants.

2. MUSCLE TISSUE

Muscle tissue are able to change their shape by _______________ or ____________ their cell. Their ability to contract provides a mechanism for _______________ of the internal organs, limbs and locomotion of the entire organism.

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1. DERMAL TISSUE

Dermal tissue has two parts; the ______________ (plant “skin”) and the periderm (______) and its function can vary depending on whether where it is located within the plant (in the roots, the stem or the leaves). It has a vital role in protection, absorption and the prevention of __________ loss. The epidermis helps the plant exchange gases (______ and ____) through specialized cells and the periderm helps insulate larger plants such as trees.

2. GROUND TISSUE

The Ground tissue is made three types of cells; parenchyma, collenchyma and sclerenchyma. This is the site of metabolism in plants. Leaves control ____________________ as their parenchyma cells has a vast number of __________________. This system also acts as support, protection and absorption in the roots and stems, especially in young plants.

3. VASCULAR TISSUE

Vascular tissue is broken into two types: __________ and ____________. The xylem transports water and dissolved mineral from the roots to the leaves while the phloem transports sugar and other nutrients from the leaves to other parts of the plant. They are actually made up of mostly _______ cells.

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HOMEWORK

1. Label each type of animal tissue:

2. Label each type of plant tissue:

3. Explain how plant tissues support photosynthesis.

4. Explain how tissues support cellular respiration.

5. Compare and contrast animal and plant tissues.