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Tele - Your - Shivaa Structural Organi34ern in Animals Study
CHAPTER
Structural Organization in
Animals (Including Frog)
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Number of Questions
0
2023 2023 2022 II 2022 I 2021 2020 2020 2019 2019 2018 2017 2017 2017 2016 II 2016 I 2015 2015 Re 2014
Manipur Covid Odisha Delhi Gujarat
Years
12
Epithelial Tissue
Muscular Tissue
Number of Questions
Nervous Tissue
Cockroach
11
Frog
10
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Topics
An epithelium is a tissue composed of one or more layers
INTRODUCTION of cells thus provides a covering or lining for some part of
In unicellular organisms, all functions like digestion, the body.
respiration and reproduction are performed by a single cell. An epithelium has two surface, free surface faces body
In the complex body of multicellular animals, the same fluid or environment and basal surface is in contact with
basic functions are carried out by different groups of cells basement membrane.
in a well organised manner. The cells are compactly packed with little 2
The body of a simple organism like Hydra is made of matrix.
different types of cells and the number of cells in each type
can be in thousands. Epithelial tissue is avascular [do not have blood supply].
The human body is composed of billions of cells to perform Epithelial tissue is highly regenerative.
various functions. Basement Membrane
Germ Layer: Basement membrane is secreted by both epithelium and
Germ layer formed in the earliest stages of embryonic connective tissue.
development.
The basement membrane is non cellular made up of two
Types of Germ Layers: laminae.
Ectoderm gives rise to the skin and the nervous system. Basal Lamina: The basal membrane is composed of
Mesoderm specifies the development of several cell types mucopolysaccharide and glycoprotein.
such as bone, muscle, and connective tissue.
Reticular Lamina: Made up of reticular fibres and collagen
Endoderm layer become the linings of the digestive and
fibres which are the part of underlying connective tissue.
respiratory system, and form organs such as the liver and
pancreas. Apical (free) Lateral surfaces
Tissue is a group of similar cell along with intercellular surface
substances perform a specific function. It provides a basic
framework in animals.
Study of tissue is called Histology. Mayer coined the term
“Histology”.
It was first found in Coelentrates.
Tissues are organised in specific proportion and pattern to Epithelium
form an organ like stomach, lung etc.
When two or more organs perform a common function by
their physical and/or chemical interaction, they together form Basal surface
organ system. E.g., digestive system, respiratory system, etc.
Basal
Cells, tissues, organs and organ systems split up the work Basement
lamina
in a way that exhibits division of labour and contribute to Reticular membrane
the survival of the body as a whole. lamina
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Cube-like cell
Squamous Columnar Glandular Fig. 3: Simple cuboidal epithelium
Epithelial Epithelial Epithelial
Simple Cuboidal Epithelium (modifications)
Cuboidal Pseudostratified
Epithelial Epithelial (a) Brush Border Cuboidal
It is the microvillus-covered surface of simple cuboidal.
Cuboidal epithelium with brush border of microvilli is found
Types of Simple Epithelial Tissue
in the proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) of the nephron. It
(i) Simple Squamous Epithelium: increases cell surface area.
Single thin layer of wavy flattened cells with irregular
Villi
boundaries known as tesselated epithelium.
It is also known as pavement epithelium due to its tiles-like
appearance.
This epithelium is involved in functions like filtration and
diffusion.
They are found in the lining of blood vessels, lymph vessel, illi
ov
heart, peritoneum, pleura, bowman’s capsule, thin segment of M icr
loop of henle and 3 of lungs.
Blood vessels Brush
in folds of border
intestines cells
Capillaries
Fig. 4: Brush border cuboidal
(b) Ciliated Cuboidal
The apical surface of cuboidal epithelial cells with cilia are
termed ciliated cuboidal epithelial cells. These cilia facilitate
movement. Ciliated cuboidal cells are present in the
Fig. 2: Simple squamous epithelium respiratory 6 .
Columnar cell
Nucleus
Fig. 5: Ciliated cuboidal
(iii) Simple Columnar Epithelium Basement membrane
Key Note
Microvili
Tall cell
Cytoplasm
Nucleus Fig. 9: Columnar cells bearing cilia
Mitochondrion
Pseudostratified
Columnar Fig. 13: Compound epithelium
Cell epithelial cells
nucleus Their main function is to provide protection against chemical
and mechanical stresses.
They cover the dry surface of the skin, the moist surface of
Basement membrane
12 cavity, pharynx, inner lining of ducts of
Fig. 11: Pseudostratified epithelium salivary glands and of pancreatic ducts.
Types of Connective Tissue present in rows between many parallel bundles of fibres. E.g.,
Tendons and Ligament.
Table: Difference between Tendons & Ligament
Loose Connective Dense Connective Specialised Tendons Ligament
Tissue Tissue Connective Tissue It joins the muscles to bones. It joins bone to bone.
• Areolar tissue • Tendon • Cartilage
Consist of collagen fibers. Consist of collagen and elastin.
• Adipose tissue • Ligaments • Bones
• Blood Provide more strength. Provide flexibility.
(i) Loose Connective Tissue (b) Dense Irregular
They have cells and fibres 18 arranged in a It has fibroblast and many fibres (mostly 23 )
semi-fluid ground substance. that are oriented differently.
(a) Areolar Tissue This tissue is present in the skin.
It contains fibroblasts, macrophages, mast cells, adipocytes
and plasama cells.
It serves as a support framework for 19 .
It is present beneath the skin
Macrophage
Fat storage
Fibroblast area
Collagen Nucleus
fibres Plasma
membrane
(a) (b) Fig. 15: Dense connective tissue: (a) Dense regular
20 cell
(b) Dense irregular
Fig. 14: Loose connective tissue: (a) Areolar tissue (b) Adipose tissue (iii) Specialised Connective Tissue
(b) Adipose Tissue It is of two types:
It is another type of loose connective tissue located mainly Types of Specialised Connective Tissue
beneath the skin.
Adipose tissue acts as insulation layer e.g. blubber of whale.
The cells of this tissue are specialised to store fats. Supportive/Skeletal Fluid connective tissue
The excess of nutrients which are not used immediately are connective tissue • Blood
converted into fats and stored in this tissue. • Cartilage • Lymph
Adipose tissue are present around eyes, heart and kidney. • Bone
EXTENDED LEARNING (A) Supportive/Skeletal Connective Tissue
P Types of Adipose Tissue: (i) Cartilage
1. Brown Fat: Brown fat also called brown adipose tissue, The cells of the cartilage are called chondrocytes and they
helps maintain body temperature in cold conditions. E.g. are enclosed in small fluid-filled cavities called lacunae,
brown fat present in new borns. present within the matrix.
2. White Fat: A type of adipose tissue found in mammals The matrix consists of water, proteoglycans, lipids, collagen
used to store energy and acts as thermal insulator that helps fibres, chondroitin sulphate, keratin sulphate and hyaluronic
maintain body temperature. E.g. present beneath the skin, acid. Due to its solid and pliable nature of matrix, it resists
24 .
around internal organs.
Cartilage matrix including its content is externally covered
P Reticular Fibrous Connective Tissue: It is found in lymphoid
by a sheath of white fibrous connective tissue called
organs and provide support and strength to soft organs. perichondrium.
P Mucoid Connective Tissue: Also called embryonic tissue Due to the presence of outermost perichondrium sheath, the
because it is mainly found during embryonic life. growth of cartilage is peripheral (unidirectional). Cartilage
is avascular, so blood diffues from perichondrium. Blood
(ii) Dense Connective Tissue vessels form a network of capillaries from which nutrients
21 and fibroblasts are compactly packed in diffuse into the matrix and consequently to chondrocytes.
the dense connective tissues. Most of the cartilages in 25 embryos are
On the basis of 22 , fibres show a regular replaced by bones in adults.
or irregular pattern and are called dense regular and dense Cartilage is present in the tip of nose, outer ear joints, between
irregular tissues. adjacent bones of the vertebral column, limbs and hands in adults.
Components of Blood
The main components of blood include:
1. Plasma 2. Red blood cells
3. White blood cells 4. Platelets
1. Plasma Fig. 19: Blood cell
It is a light yellow liquid consisting of 90-92% water and Functions of Blood
6-8% 28 . Blood has different functions including transportation of
Major proteins present in blood plasma are fibrinogen (for oxygen and nutrients to the lungs and tissues, forming
clotting of blood), globulins (involved in defence mechanism), blood clots to prevent excess blood loss, carrying cells and
and albumins (maintain 29 balance). antibodies that fight against pathogens and infections.
Fig. 20: Muscle tissue: Skeletal (striated) muscle tissue Fig. 22: Smooth muscle tissue
digestive tract, to move through the body. from the cell body to the axon terminals that pass the impulse
to another neuron.
2. Multi-unit smooth muscle are composed of cells that
Neural tissue exerts the greatest control over the body’s
rarely possess gap junctions, and thus are not electrically
responsiveness to changing conditions.
coupled. As a result, contraction does not spread from one
The 38 cell which constitute the rest of neural
cell to the next, but is instead confined to the cell that was
originally stimulated. system protect and support neuron and make up more than
50% volume of neural tissue.
(iii) Cardiac Muscle It is specialised in communication between the various parts
Cardiac muscle tissue is a contractile tissue present only in of the body and in integration of their activities.
the heart. When a neuron is suitably stimulated, an electrical disturbance
Cardiac muscle fibres are cylindrical, branched and is generated which swiftly travels along its plasma membrane.
uninucleated. Arrival of the disturbance at the neuron’s endings or output
Cell junctions fuse the plasma membranes of cardiac muscle zone, triggers events that may cause stimulation or inhibition
cells and make them stick together. of adjacent neurons and other cells.
Communication junctions ( 36 ) Types of Neurons on Basis of Number of Processes:
at some fusion points allow the cells to contract as a unit i.e., Neurons can be differentiated as unipolar, bipolar or multipolar
when one cell receives a signal to contract, its neighbours are depending upon the number of processes arising from the cell body.
also stimulated to contract.
Unipolar Neuron: Unipolar neuron has one nerve process
extending from the cell body (an axon that extends into
dendrites). Unipolar neurons only occur in invertebrates.
Bipolar Neuron: Bipolar neuron is a type of neuron that has
two extensions (one axon and one dendrite). They are sensory
neurons found in olfactory epithelium, the 39
of the eye.
Multipolar Neuron: Multipolar neuron is a type of neuron
that possesses a single axon and many dendrites They are
located in the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord)
Types of Neurons on Basis of Functions:
Fig. 23: Cardiac muscle tissue Sensory Neuron: Sensory neuron, carries information about
changes in external and internal environments to the central
EXTENDED LEARNING
nervous system (CNS). Such neurons are part of the peripheral
Cardiac muscle cells are equipped with intercellular gap nervous system, which lies outside the brain and spinal cord.
junctions. Refractory period of cardiac muscles is 250 ms in Motor Neuron: Motor neuron carries impulses from the
duration. central nervous system to specific effectors is known as
motor neurons. They are located in the dorsal root ganglion
4. Nervous Tissue of the spinal nerve.
The most complex tissue in the body composed of densely Interneurons: Interneurons are enabling communication
packed interconnected nerve cells called neurons (excitable between sensory or motor neurons and the central nervous
cells and unit of neural system) and neuroglia. system (CNS). They play vital roles in reflexes.
Structure of Neuron Types of Neuroglia:
Neurons have three different parts – dendrites, cell body and Oligodendrocytes: They form myelin sheaths around axons
axon. in the CNS.
Dendrites Astrocytes: They are large in size with a number of
These are branch-like structures that receive messages from protoplasmic processes, provide nutrients to neurons,
other neurons and allow the transmission of messages to the maintain their extracellular environment, and provide
cell body. structural support.
COCKROACH
ORGAN & ORGAN SYSTEM
Cockroaches are brown or black bodied animals that are
The basic tissues organise to form organs which in turn associate
included in class Insecta of phylum Arthropoda.
to form organ systems. Organ system start from phylum
Bright yellow, red and green coloured cockroaches have also
Nematoda. In the multicellular organisms, such an organisation been reported in tropical regions. Their size ranges from ¼
is essential for more efficient and better coordinated activities inches to 3 inches (0.6-7.6 cm) and have long antenna, legs
of millions of cells constituting an organism. and flat extension of the upper body wall that conceals head.
Each organ in our body is made of one or more type of They are nocturnal omnivores that live in damp places
tissues. For example, our heart consists of all the four types throughout the world. They have become residents of human
of tissues, i.e., epithelial, connective, muscular and neural. homes and thus are serious pests and vectors of several
The complexity in organ and organ systems displays diseases.
certain discernible trend. This discernible trend is called 1. Morphology
41 trend. The adults of the common species of cockroach, Periplaneta
Morphology refers to study of form or externally visible americana are about 34-53 mm long with wings that extend
features. In the case of plants or microbes, the term beyond the tip of the abdomen in males.
morphology precisely means only this. The entire body is covered by a hard chitinous exoskeleton
In case of animals, this refers to the external appearance of (brown in colour). Chitin is made by N-acetyl-d-glucosamine
the organs or parts of the body. groups linked by a b(1 - 4) linkage.
Key Note
The blood vascular system involves heart, blood vessels where it is separated and excreted.
and blood. (v) Nervous System & Endocrine System
Heart is a muscular structure situated in the upper part of The system for control and coordination is highly evolved
the body cavity. in the frog. It includes both neural system and endocrine
It has three chambers, two atria and one ventricle and is glands.
covered by a membrane called pericardium. The chemical coordination of various organs of the body
A 74 structure called sinus venosus joins is achieved by hormones which are secreted by the
the right atrium. It receives blood through the major veins endocrine glands.
called vena cava.
The prominent endocrine glands found in frog are
The ventricle opens into a sac- like 75
pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, thymus, pineal body,
on the ventral side of the heart.
pancreatic islets, adrenals and gonads.
The blood from the heart is carried to all parts of the body
by the arteries (arterial system). The nervous system is organised into a central nervous
system (brain and spinal cord), a peripheral nervous system
The veins collect blood from different parts of body to the
(cranial and spinal nerves) and an autonomic nervous
heart and form the venous system.
system (sympathetic and parasympathetic).
Special venous connection between liver and intestine as
well as the kidney and lower parts of the body are present There are ten pairs of cranial nerves arising from the
in frogs. The former is called hepatic portal system and brain. Brain is enclosed in a bony structure called brain
the latter is called 76 portal system. box (cranium).
The blood is composed of plasma and cells. The blood The brain is divided into fore-brain, mid-brain and hind-
cells are RBC (red blood cells) or erythrocytes, WBC brain. Forebrain includes olfactory lobes, paired cerebral
(white blood cells) or leucocytes and platelets. hemispheres and unpaired 81 .
RBC’s are 77 and contain red coloured Midbrain is characterised by a pair of 82
pigment namely haemoglobin. lobes. Hind-brain consists of cerebellum and medulla
The lymphatic system consists of lymph, lymph channels oblongata. The medulla oblongata passes out through the
and lymph nodes. 83 and continues into spinal
The lymph is different from blood. It lacks few proteins cord which is enclosed in the vertebral column.
and RBCs.
(vi) Sense Organs
The blood carries nutrients, gases and water to the
Frog has different types of sense organs, namely organs
respective sites during the circulation.
of touch ( 84 ), taste (taste
The circulation of blood is achieved by the pumping action
buds), smell (nasal epithelium), vision (eyes) and hearing
of the muscular heart. (tympanum with internal ears).
(iv) Excretory System Out of these, eyes and internal ears are well-organised
The elimination of nitrogenous wastes is carried out by a structures and the rest are 85 aggregations
well-developed excretory system. around nerve endings.
The excretory system consists of a pair of kidneys, ureters, Eyes in a frog are a pair of spherical structures situated in
urinary bladder and cloaca. the orbit in skull.
These are compact, dark red and bean-like structures These are simple eyes (possessing only one unit).
situated a little posteriorly in the body cavity on both sides External ear is absent in frogs and only tympanum can be
of vertebral column. seen externally.
Each kidney is composed of several structural and The ear is an organ of hearing as well as balancing
functional units called uriniferous tubules or nephrons. (equilibrium).
Two ureters emerge from the kidneys in the male frogs. (vii) Reproductive System and Development
The ureters act as urinogenital duct which opens into Frogs have well organised male and female reproductive
the cloaca. systems.
Key Note
Muscles Tissue
Myofibrils (fine fibrils) → Fibres → Muscle.
Muscles are of three types: skeletal, smooth, and cardiac.
Neural Tissue
Exerts the greatest control over the body’s responsiveness to changing conditions.
Neurons Neuroglial Cells
Composition Unit of neural system Make more than one-half the volume of neural tissue
Excitability Yes No
Function Respond to various stimuli Protect and support neurons
COCKROACH
Size - 1/4 inches to 3 inches (0.6-7.6 cm).
Classification
Kingdom- Animalia, Phylum- Arthropoda, Class- Insecta, Genus- Periplaneta, Species- americana.
Morphology
34-53 mm long.
Exoskeleton
Hardened plates called sclerites joined to each other by articular/arthrodial membrane.
MATCH THE COLUMN MCQS 4. Match the List-I and List-II find the correct combination.
1. Match the List-I and List-II find the correct combination. List-I List-II
List-I List-II A. Heterocrine P. Histamine
A. Walls of alveoli P. Simple ciliated epithelium B. Exocrine Q. Pancreas
B. PCT of nephron Q. Simple squamous C. Endocrine R. Liver
epithelium D. Mast cell S. Adrenal gland
C. Bronchioles & R. Brush-bordered columnar
fallopian tubes (1) A-(P); B-(Q); C-(R); D-(S)
epithelium
(2) A-(Q); B-(S); C-(R); D-(P)
D. Lining of stomach S. Brush-bordered cuboidal (3) A-(Q); B-(R); C-(S); D-(P)
and intestine epithelium (4) A-(P); B-(Q); C-(S); D-(R)
(1) A-(Q); B-(R); C-(P); D-(S) 5. Match the List-I and List-II find the correct combination.
(2) A-(Q); B-(P); C-(R); D-(S) List-I List-II
(3) A-(Q); B-(S); C-(P); D-(R)
A. Blood vessels P. Simple squamous epithelium
(4) A-(S); B-(R); C-(P); D-(Q)
B. Buccal cavity Q. Compound epithelium
2. Match the List-I and List-II find the correct combination.
C. PCT R. Brush bordered
List-I List-II
D. Trachea S. Ciliated epithelium
A. Skeletal muscles P. Involuntary & unstriated
(1) A-(P); B-(Q); C-(R); D-(S)
B. Smooth muscles Q. Voluntary & striated
(2) A-(Q); B-(P); C-(R); D-(S)
C. Cardiac muscles R. Have neurotransmitters (3) A-(P); B-(Q); C-(S); D-(R)
D. Neurons S. Involuntary & striated (4) A-(S); B-(Q); C-(P); D-(R)
(1) A-(Q); B-(R); C-(P); D-(S) 6. Match the List-I and List-II find the correct combination.
(2) A-(Q); B-(P); C-(S); D-(R) List-I List-II
(3) A-(Q); B-(S); C-(P); D-(R)
A. External P. Larva
(4) A-(S); B-(R); C-(P); D-(Q)
B. Closed type Q. Circulation
3. Match the List-I and List-II find the correct combination.
C. Kidney R. Excretion
List-I List-II
D. Tadpole S. Fertilization
A. Ependymal cells P. Protection of brain
(1) A-(S); B-(Q); C-(R); D-(P)
neurons from toxins
(2) A-(Q); B-(R); C-(P); D-(S)
B. Microglial cells Q. Formation of myelin
(3) A-(Q); B-(P); C-(R); D-(S)
sheath inside CNS
(4) A-(R); B-(P); C-(Q); D-(S)
C. Astrocyte R. Function as
macrophages 7. Match the List-I and List-II find the correct combination.
STATEMENT BASED MCQs 40. Assertion (A): Inner surface of bronchioles and fallopian
tubes consists of ciliated epithelium.
Directions: In the questions from 33 to 38 two statements are Reason (R): Ciliated epithelium in them helps in to move
given as statement-I and statement-II. mucus or other particles in a specific direction over the
Mark the correct choice as: epithelium.
(1) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct. 41. Assertion (A): Surface of skin is impervious to water.
(2) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are incorrect. Reason (R): Surface of skin is covered by stratified cuboidal
(3) Statement-I is correct & Statement-II is incorrect. epithelium.
(4) Statement-I is incorrect & Statement-II is correct. 42. Assertion (A): Tendon and ligaments are the example of
dense irregular connective tissue.
33. Statement-I: Epithelial tissues are specialized for linking
Reason (R): The orientation of fibres shows irregular pattern
and connecting other tissues/organs.
in dense irregular connective tissue.
Statement-II: Tendon and ligament are the types of dense
irregular connective tissues. 43. Assertion (A): The ceruminous gland is an example of
exocrine glands.
34. Statement-I: Muscle is an example of connective titissue.
Reason (R): Ceruminous gland released its secretion
Statement-II: Blood is an example of connective tssue. (i.e. cerumen) through the ducts or tubes.
35. Statement-I: Schwann cells form myelin sheath. 44. Assertion (A): Skeletal muscles are voluntary in nature.
Statement-Ⅱ: Lymph is colourless fluid. Reason (R): Skeletal muscles shows pattern of light and
36. Statement-I: Cells of epithelial tissue are tightly packed dark bands.
with very little intercellular matrix. 45. Assertion (A): Columnar epithelium lining the intestinal
Statement-II: Fibres and fibroblasts are compactly packed mucosa appears to have a brush like appearance.
in dense connective tissues. Reason (R): A large number of microvilli are present on
37. Statement-I: Nissl’s granules are composed of DNA and brush bordered columnar epithelium.
RNA. 46. Assertion (A): The cells of connective tissues except blood
Statement-II: Smooth muscles are involuntary, striated and secrete fibres.
branched. Reason (R): Fibres provide strength, elasticity and flexibility
38. Statement-I: Mast cells secrete haemoglobin. to the tissue.
Statement-II: Bronchioles and fallopian tubes are lined with 47. Assertion (A): Connective tissues are the most abundant
ciliated columnar epithelial cell. and widely distributed in the body of complex animals.
Reason (R): Connective tissues link and support other tissues
ASSERTION AND REASON MCQs or organs of the body.
Directions: In the following questions, a statement of Assertion 48. Assertion (A): Tendons attach one bone to another bone.
(A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Reason (R): Ligaments attach bone to bone.
Answer Key
CONCEPT APPLICATION
1. Squamous 2. Microvilli 3. Hormones 4. Tight 5. Blood
6. Adipose 7. Compound 8. False 9. True 10. False
11. False 12. True 13. True 14. True 15. Articular membrane
16. Hypopharynx 17. Spiracles 18. 2000 19. Seminal vesicles 20. True
21. False 22. False 23. True 24. True 25. Rana tigrina
26. Mucus 27. First 28. False 29. True 30. True
31. False