Tissues in Action Mind Map

A tissue is a group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function in an organism.

In answers, arrange the order as cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism, and mention specialisation.

Meristematic tissue is plant tissue made of actively dividing cells that help the plant grow.

Always mention location with function: apical at tips, lateral at sides, intercalary near nodes or leaf base.

Permanent tissues are plant tissues whose cells have usually lost the power of division and are specialised for particular functions.

For comparison answers, write tissue name, cell nature, location, and function in columns.

Animal tissues are groups of specialised animal cells that perform functions such as protection, support, movement, and coordination.

For one-mark answers, name all four animal tissues; for longer answers, add one function and one example each.

Muscular tissue is animal tissue made of cells that can contract and relax to produce movement.

Mention control, shape, striations, and location when comparing the three muscle types.

The musculoskeletal system is the working combination of bones, joints, and muscles that supports the body and produces movement.

For movement questions, mention bone as lever, joint as point of movement, and muscle contraction as the force.

Joints are places where two or more bones meet, and different types of joints allow different kinds of movement.

Write the type of joint with one movement and one example; this is enough for most short answers.

The skeletal system is the framework of bones and cartilage that supports the body, protects organs, helps movement, forms blood cells, and stores minerals.

For a five-function answer, write support, protection, movement, blood-cell formation, and mineral storage with one example each.