CBSE · Class 9 · Science · Chapter 3

Tissues in Action

Understand how specialised plant and animal tissues work together to perform essential life functions.

11 lessons 45 min
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Lessons in this chapter

  1. 1Why are Plant and Animal Tissues Different?Plants stand still, animals wander off, and their tissues quietly reveal why.
  2. 2Tissues for Growth in PlantsPlants keep tiny construction crews exactly where the growing gets serious.
  3. 3Permanent TissuesSome plant cells store snacks, some bend, and some are basically wearing wooden armour.
  4. 4Conducting Tissues - Complex Permanent TissuesXylem brings the water while phloem runs the plant’s food-delivery service.
  5. 5Epithelial Tissues - Structure and FunctionsYour body’s linings have more job descriptions than most office teams.
  6. 6How are Various Parts Connected in Our Body?Blood flows, bones stand firm, and ligaments make sure nobody leaves the joint.
  7. 7Can we Control Movement in Our Body?Some muscles await instructions, while the heart politely ignores your management style.
  8. 8The Musculoskeletal SystemEvery movement is a group project involving muscles, bones, joints and one very busy nervous system.
  9. 9Types of JointsShoulders spin, knees hinge, and the skull wisely refuses to participate.
  10. 10From one cell to an organism: TotipotencyA carrot cell remembers it could become an entire carrot, which is quite ambitious.
  11. 11Chapter Summary and PracticeEvery tissue returns for one final meeting, and this time everyone knows its function.