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Tissues
Levels of Organisation
• A cell is the basic structural and functional unit of a living organism. Example: Nerve cell
Cell
• A tissue is a group of cells having a common origin, similar structure and function and held
together by a cementing substance. Example: Connective tissue
Tissue
• Different types of tissues working together and contributing to specific functions inside the
body constitute an organ. Example: Stomach
Organ
• Different organs coordinate to perform a specific life process and form an organ system.
Organ Example: Digestive system
system
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Meristematic Tissue
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Permanent Tissues
Permanent tissues are formed by the division of the meristematic tissue cells which have lost their
ability to multiply.
Supporting Tissue
It provides support to the plant.
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Epithelial Tissue
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Connective Tissue
•Consists of a matrix and •Found in the deeper parts •Connects various organs
the cells are embedded in it of the body, between the and keeps them in place
skin and muscles
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Muscle Tissue
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Nervous/Neural Tissue
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