Cell specialisation

• What are the 4 types of tissue in animals?

  • epithelial - sheets of cells covering exterior surfaces of the body and forms internal glands
  • connective - binds cells and organs of the body together and functions in protection, support and integration of all parts in the body
  • muscle - excitable, responds to stimulation and contraction to provide movement
  • nervous - excitable , allows propagation of electrochemical signals in the form of nerve impulses that communicate between different regions of the body
• What are the different types of plant tissues?

  • dermal tissue - provides protection and reduces water loss
  • vascular tissue - transports water and nutrients from one part of the plant to the other
  • ground tissue - provides storage and support as well as photosynthesis