1.1.4

Tissues

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Tissues

Cells are the fundamental units (building blocks) of all living organisms. Tissues are groups of similar cells that act together to perform a similar function. Examples of tissues are:

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Epithelial tissue (animals & plants)

  • Epithelial tissue lines the outer surface of organs and blood vessels.
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Muscular tissue (animals)

  • Muscular tissue can contract to bring about force and motion.
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Mesophyll (plants)

  • Mesophyll is capable of photosynthesis.
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Epidermal tissue (animals & plants)

  • Human skin, and the waxy covering of some plants are examples of epidermal tissues.

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1Biology

1.1Cells, Tissues & Organs

1.2Reproduction & Variation

1.3Ecological Relationships & Classification

1.4Digestion & Nutrition

1.5Plants & Photosynthesis

1.6Biological Systems & Processes

2Chemistry

2.1Particles

2.2Chemical Reactions

2.3Atoms, Elements, Compounds

2.4The Periodic Table

2.5Materials & the Earth

2.6Reactivity

2.7Energetics

2.8Properties of Materials

3Physics

3.1Energy

3.2Forces & Motion

3.3Waves

3.4Electricity & Magnetism

3.5Matter

3.6Space Physics

4Thinking Scientifically

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