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A student of standard IX gave the functions of the following cells/tissues wrongly. Correct these answers:
Nerve cells: Contract and relax to cause movement.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Incorrect Function**: The student stated that nerve cells "contract and relax to cause movement." This is incorrect as it describes the function of muscle cells, not nerve cells. 2. **Understand the Correct Function of Nerve Cells**: Nerve cells, also known as neurons, are specialized cells that transmit information throughout the body. Their primary function is to carry messages in the form of electrical impulses. 3. **Explain the Role of Nerve Cells**: Nerve cells communicate signals from the brain to different parts of the body and vice versa. They are essential for coordinating actions and responses to stimuli. ...
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MTG IIT JEE FOUNDATION-TISSUES -EXERCISE (Subjective Questions (Short Answer Type))
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  2. Differentiate between epithelial and connective tissues.

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  3. Water hyacinth floats on water surface. Explain.

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  4. Which structure protects the plant body against the invasion of parasi...

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  5. Why is epidermis important for the plants?

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  6. Why are xylem and phloem called complex tissues? How are they differen...

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  7. Name any two simple and two complex permanent tissues in plants.

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  8. Differentiate between meristematic and permanent tissues in plants.

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  15. What will happen if the skin epithelium is not stratified?

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  17. Give one reason why The blood is called connective tissue ?

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  18. Give one reason why Muscles contain contractile proteins?

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  19. Give one reason why Muscles of heart are involuntary?

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