What is a tissue?
What is the utility of tissue in multicellular organisms?
Name the types of simple tissue.
Where is apical meristem found?
Which tissue makes up the husk of cococut?
What are the constituents of phloem?
Name the tissue responsible for movement in our body.
What does a neuron look like?
Give three features of cardiac muscles.
What are the functions of areolar tissue?
How many types of elements together make up the xylem tissue? Name them.
How many simple tissues different from complex tissues in plants?
Differentiate between parenchyma, collenchyma and sclerenchyma on the basis of their cell wall.
What are the functions of the stomata?
Diagrammatically show the difference between the three types of muscle fibres.
What is the specific function of cardiac muscle?
Differentiate between striated, unstriated and cardiac muscles on the basis of their structure and site/location in the body.
Draw a labelled diagram of a neuron.
Name the following.
(i) Tissue that forms the inner lining of the mouth.
(ii) Tissue that connects muscle to bone in humans.
(iii) Tissue that transports food in plants.
(iv) Tissue that stores fat in our body.
(v) Connective tissue with a fluid matrix.
(vi) Tissue present in the brain.
Identify the type of tissue in following: skin, bark of tree, bone, lining of kidney tubule, vascular bundle.
Name the regions in which parenchyma tissue is present.
What is the role of epidermis in plants?
How does the cork act as a protective tissue?
Complete the table.
Meristematic tissues in plans are
(1) localised and permanent
(2) not limited to certain regions
(3) localised and dividing cells
(4) growing in volume
Parenchyma cells are
(1) relatively unspecified and thin-walled
(2) thick-walled and specialised
(3) lignified
(4) None of the above
Flexibility in plants is due to
(1) collenchyma
(2) sclerenchyma
(3) parenchyma
(4) Chlorenchyma
Which of the following is true?
(1) Vessels are multicellular tube-like structure with wide lumen
(2) Tracheids are multicellular tube-like structure with wide narrow lumen
(3) Vessels are unicellular tube-like structure with wide lumen
(4) Tracheids are unicellular tube-like structure with wide lumen
A long tree has several branches. The tissue that help in the sideways conduction of water in the branches is
(1) Collenchyma
(2) xylem parenchyma
(3) parenchyma
(4) xylem vessels
Choose the wrong statement
(1) The nature of matrix differs according to the function of the tissue.
(2) Fats are stored below the skin and in between the internal organs
(3) Epithelial tissues have intercellular spaces between them
(4) Cells of striated muscles are multinucleate and unbranched
Lining of kidney tubules is made up of
(1) Stratified columnar epithelium
(2) Simple cuboidal epithelium
(3) stratified squamous epithelium
(4) Simple columnar epithelium
Choose the correctly matched pair.
(1) Inner lining of salivary ducts - Ciliated epithelium
(2) Moist surface of buccal cavity - Glandular epithelium
(3) Tubular parts of nephrons - Cuboidal epithelium
(4) Inner surface of bronchioles - squamous epithelium
Connective tissue is
(1) ectodermal in origin with intercellular spaces
(2) ectodermal in origin without intercellular spaces
(3) mesodermal in origin without intercellular spaces
(4) mesodermal in origin with intercellular spaces
Which of the following helps in repair of tissue and fills up the space inside the organs?
(1) Tendon
(2) Adipose tissue
(3) Areolar
(4) Cartilage
While doing work and running, you move your organs like hands, legs, etc. Which among the following is correct?
(1) Smooth muscles contract and pull the ligament to move the bones
(2) Smooth muscles contract and pull the tendons to move the bones
(3) Skeletal muscles contract and pull the ligament to move the bones
(4) Skeletal muscles contract and pull the tendon to move the bones
Select the incorrect sentence
(1) Blood has matrix containing proteins, salts and hormones
(2) Two bones are connected with ligament
(3) Tendons are non-fibrous tissue and fragile
(4) Cartilage is a form of connective tissue
Assertion Lateral meristems are present along the side of various organs in plants.
Reason These help in the healing of wounds in plants.
(1) Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(2) Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(3) Assertion is true but reason is false.
(4) Assertion is false, but reason is true.
(5) Both assertion and reason are false.
Assertion Cork is a protective tissue present in plants.
Reason It aids in protection against water loss, mechanical injury and microbial infestation.
(1) Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(2) Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(3) Assertion is true but reason is false.
(4) Assertion is false, but reason is true.
(5) Both assertion and reason are false.
Assertion Blood is a fluid connective tissue.
Reason It is a motile connecting tissue which connects all the tissues, organs with each other.
(1) Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(2) Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(3) Assertion is true but reason is false.
(4) Assertion is false, but reason is true.
(5) Both assertion and reason are false.
Assertion Alimentary canal, iris of the eye and bronchi of lungs, the movements of these organs are not under our will.
Reason These are voluntary muscles.
(1) Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(2) Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(3) Assertion is true but reason is false.
(4) Assertion is false, but reason is true.
(5) Both assertion and reason are false.
Assertion Axon and dendrites are special feature of neurons.
Reason They help in the rapid conduction of nerve impulses.
(1) Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(2) Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(3) Assertion is true but reason is false.
(4) Assertion is false, but reason is true.
(5) Both assertion and reason are false.
Which process in meristematic tissue converts it to permanent tissue?
Which feature of meristemataic tissue helps aquatic plants to maintain buoyancy in water?
Why epidermis of plants living in dry habitats is thicker?
Highlight the function of xylem and phloem.
Identify the following
(i) Living component of xylem
(ii) Dead element of phloem
Which type of conducting tissues conduct water and minerals vertically?
Stratified squamous epithelium is abundantly found in the outer side of skin. What is the advantage of this arrangement in living body?
Which kind of cells can secrete substances at the epithelial surface?
Blood, bone, ligaments, cartilages etc are all types of connective tissue present in body with different nature of matrix. Why?
Which body cell provides resistance against infection?
State one function of bone.
What is the function of ligament
The matrix of cartilage is made up of a different compound than that of bone. Give its name.
Name the connective tissue, which provides smoothness to the bone surfaces at the joints.
What is the prominent function of adipose tissue?
Which type of muscle fibre has light and dark bands on its surface?
What will happen if the cardiac muscles stop performing the rhythmic contraction and relaxation in living body?
Name the following:
(i) Multinucleate muscle
(ii) Muscle with intercalated discs.
Which type of tissue contracts, when it is stimulated by nerve impulse?
Draw a diagrammatic labelled sketch of stem tip to show the location of meristematic tissue. Mention the functions of different types of meristematic tissue.
Explain the basic criteria for classification of permanent tissue in plants.
(i) A plant tissue is observed under a microscope, as shown in figure below. Identify the tissue.
(ii) State the characteristic features of these cells.
(iii) Name any two parts of the plant, where such cells are present.
List any six characteristics of parenchyma.
(i) Identify the tissue given in the following figure.
(ii) Mention the characteristic features of the cells.
(iii) Specify the function of this tissue.
(iv) Name any one part of the plant, where these cells are present.
What is the difference between sclerenchyma and collenchyma?
Name the tissue responsible for the flexibility in plants. How would you differentiate it from other permanent tissues?
Answer the following:
(i) How is the epidermis of the plants living in very dry habitats adapted?
(ii) Write functions of guard cells of stomata in the leaf.
(iii) Epidermal cells help in the absorption of water and nutrients from soil. How?
Describe three functions of protective tissue in plants.
(i) Identify the given figures
(ii) Give any two major differences between the structures identified.
(iii) Describe the role performed by these two in the plant body.
List the constituents of phloem. What will happen if the phloem at the base of a branch is removed?
Give the name of the following:
(i) Tissue concerned with the conduction of food materials.
(ii) Tissue capable of cell division.
(iii) Multiple pores present in epidermis of leaf.
Which is the simplest protective tissue present in animal body? State its two functions.
Name the type of epithelium present in respiratory tract. What is its specialisation?
Give three differences between epithelial tissue and connective tissue.
Mention three different types of blood cells with their functions. Draw diagrams also.
Differentiate between bone and cartilage.
Name the tissue that smoothens bones surfaces at joints. Describe its structure with the help of a diagram.
Give the differences between tendon and ligament.
State the functions of skeletal connective tissue.
Write a note about structure and significance of striated muscles with diagram.
Name the kinds of muscles found in your limbs and lungs. How do they differ from each other structurally and functionally?
Which type of muscle, smooth or striated is found in the iris of eye? Why are smooth muscles called involuntary muscles? In what way are they different from striated muscles with respect to number of nuclei?
Draw a labelled diagram of unstriated muscle tissue and mention its occurrence, features and functions.
Draw a well-labelled diagram of cardiac muscle found in the human body. Write two differences between striated and smooth muscles.
What are neurons? Where are they found in the body? What function do they perform in the body of an organism?
Differentiate between axon and dendrite.
Give one function of each of the following.
(i) Stomata
(ii) Contractile proteins in muscles
(iii) Cardiac muscle fibres
Write functions of the following:
(i) Areolar connective tissues
(ii) Neurons
(iii) Adipose connective tissues
What happens, when
(i) Formation of cork in older stem does not occur.
(ii) Blood platelets are removed from blood.
(iii) apical meristem is damaged in plants.
Give reasons for the following:
(i) Meristematic cells have prominent nucleus and dense cytoplasm, but they lack vacuole.
(ii) Intercellular spaces are absent in sclerenchymatous tissue.
(iii) We get crunchy and granular feeling, when we chew pear fruit.
(iv) Branches of tree move and bend freely in high wind velocity.
(v) It is difficult to pull out husk of coconut.
Write a note on the protective tissue in plants. (Give appropriate diagram also).
List the characteristics of cork. How is it formed? Mention its role.
The transportation system of plants is composed of complex permanent tissue. They have their transportation system within themselves. Justify in detail with appropriate diagrams.
Differentiate between bone and cartilage with respect to structure, function and location.
Explain the significance of the following:
(i) Hair-like structures on epidermal cells.
(ii) Epidermis has a thick waxy coating of cutin in desert plants.
(iii) Small pores in epidermis of leaf.
(iv) Numerous layers of epidermis in cactus.
(v) Presence of a chemical suberin in cork cells.
(i) Describe adipose tissue with the help of diagram.
(ii) How is adipose tissue different from blood tissue?
'We can control some of the actions of our body, but some are not in our control'. Comment on this statement.
(i) What will happen if cells are not properly organised in tissue?
(ii) Under certain circumstances squamous epithelium is known as stratified squamous epithelium. Justify.
All phloem cells are living except
(1) phloem fibres
(2) companion cells
(3) sieve tubes
(4) phloem parenchyma
Which of the following is not a part of epidermal tissue system?
(1) Companion cells
(2) Guard cells
(3) Root hairs
(4) Subsidiary cells
Find out correct sentence
(1) Parenchymatous tissues have not intercellular spaces
(2) Collenchymatous tissues are irregularly thickened at corners
(3) Apical and intercalary meristems are permanent tissues
(4) All are correct statement
The striated appearance of a myofibril is due to the distribution pattern of
(1) meromyosin
(2) actin and myosin
(3) sarcoplasmic reticulum
(4) troponin and fascicles
Intestine absorbs the digested food materials. What type of epithelial cells are responsible for that?
(1) Stratified squamous epithelium
(2) Columnar epithelium
(3) Spindle fibres
(4) Cuboidal epithelium
Assertion Apical meristem is present at shoot and root tips.
Reason It helps in the longitudinal growth of plants.
(1) Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(2) Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(3) Assertion is true, but reason is false.
(4) Assertion is false, but reason is true.
(5) Both assertion and reason are false.
Assertion Water hyacinth can float on water surface.
Reason Aerenchyma tissue is present in water hyacinth.
(1) Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(2) Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(3) Assertion is true, but reason is false.
(4) Assertion is false, but reason is true.
(5) Both assertion and reason are false.
Assertion Heart can pump blood throughout the body.
Reason It is made up of cardiac muscles.
(1) Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(2) Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(3) Assertion is true, but reason is false.
(4) Assertion is false, but reason is true.
(5) Both assertion and reason are false.