Types of Tissues

Animal Tissues

• A tissue is a group of cells with similar structure and function working together.
• Muscular Tissue:
  • Function: Contracts to bring about movement.
• Glandular Tissue:
  • Function: Contains secretory cells.
  • Action: Produces and secretes substances such as enzymes and hormones.
• Epithelial Tissue:
  • Function: Covers the outside of the body and internal organs.

Plant Tissues

• Epidermal Tissues:
  • Function: Cover plant surfaces and protect them.
• Polysate Mesophyll:
  • Contains lots of chloroplasts.
  • Function: Carries out photosynthesis.
• Spongy Mesophyll:
  • Contains some chloroplasts for photosynthesis.
  • Has big air spaces and large surface area.
  • Function: Facilitates the diffusion of gases.
• Xylem and Phloem:
  • Transport tissues in plants.
  • Xylem: Carries water and dissolved minerals from the roots up to the plant.
  • Phloem: Transports dissolved food from the leaves around the plant.