(a)
Simple epithelium |
Compound epithelium |
1. It is composed of only one layer of cells. 2. It is mainly involved in the function of absorption and secretion. 3. It is present in the lining of the stomach, intestine. |
1. It is composed of many layers of cells. 2. It is mainly involved in the function of protection 3. It is present in the lining of the pharynx and buccal cavity. |
(b)
Cardiac muscles |
Striated muscles |
1. They are involuntary in function. 2. They are multi-nucleated and branched. 3. They are found only in the heart. |
1. They are voluntary in function. 2. They are multi-nucleated and un branched. 3. They are found in triceps, biceps, and limbs. |
(c)
Dense regular connective tissues |
Dense irregular connective tissues |
1. In dense regular connective tissues, collagen fibres are present in rows between parallel bundles of fibres. 2. They are present in tendons and ligaments. |
1. In dense irregular connective tissues, fibres are arranged irregularly. 2. They are present in the skin. |
(d)
Adipose tissue |
Blood tissue |
1. It is composed of collagen fibres, elastin fibres, fibroblasts, macrophages, and adipociytes. 2. It helps in the synthesis, storage, and metabolism of fats. 3. It is present beneath the skin. |
1. It is composed of RBCs, WBCs, platelets, and plasma. 2. It helps in the transportation of food, wastes, gases, and hormones. 3. It is present in the blood vessels. |
(e)
Simple glands |
Compound glands |
1. They contain isolated glandular cells. 2. They are unicellular. 3. Examples include goblet cells of the alimentary canal. |
1. They contain a cluster of secretory cells. 2. They are multicellular. 3. Examples include salivary glands. |
Define a taxon. Give some examples of taxa at different hierarchical levels.
What are the steps involved in formation of a root nodule?
Bile juice contains no digestive enzymes, yet it is important for digestion. Why?
Describe the role of liver, lungs and skin in excretion.
Draw the diagram of a sarcomere of skeletal muscle showing different regions.
Choose the correct answer among the following:
(a) Gastric juice contains
(i) pepsin, lipase and rennin
(ii) trypsin lipase and rennin
(iii) trypsin, pepsin and lipase
(iv) trypsin, pepsin and renin
(b) Succus entericus is the name given to
(i) a junction between ileum and large intestine
(ii) intestinal juice
(iii) swelling in the gut
(iv) appendix