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Distinguish between

(a) Simple epithelium and compound epithelium.

(b) Cardiac muscle and striated muscle

(c) Dense regular and dense irregular connective tissues

(d) Adipose and blood tissue

(e) Simple gland and compound gland

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(a)

Simple epitheliumCompound epithelium1. It is composed of only one layer of1.It is composed of many layers of cells.cells2. It is mainly involved in the function ofIt is mainly involved in the function ofabsorption and secretion.protection and has a limited role inabsorption and secretion.3.It is present in the lining of the3.It is present in the lining of pharynxstomach,intestine.and buccal cavity.

(b)

Cardiac musclesStriated muscles1.They are involuntary in function.1.They are voluntary in function.2.They are multinucleated and2.They are multinucleated and unbranched.branched.3.They are found only in the heart.3.They are found only in triceps,biceps,and limbs.

(c)

Dense regular connective tissuesDense irregular connective tissues1.In dense regular connective tissues,1.In dense irregular connectivecollagen fibres are present in rowstissues, fibres are arranged irregularly.between parallel boundless fibres.2.They are present in tendons and2.They are present in the skin.ligaments.

(d)

Adipose tissueBlood tissue1.It is composed of collagen fibres, elastin1.It is composed of RBCs, WBCs,fibres, fibroblasts, macrophages, andplatelets, and plasma.adipociytes.2.It helps in the synthesis, storage, and2.It helps in the transportation ofmetabolism of fats.food,wastes, gases, and hormones.3.It is present beneath the skin.3.It is present in the blood vessels.

(e)

Simple glandsCompound glands1.They contain isolated glandular cells.1.They contain a cluster of secretory cells.2.They are unicellular.2.They are multicellular.3.Examples include goblet cells of the3.Examples include salivary glands.alimentary canal.


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