Animal Tissues
Chapter Name : Tissues |
Sub Topic Code : 103_09_06_03_03 |
Topic Name : Animal Tissues |
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Sub Topic Name : Muscular Tissue |
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Introduction
Muscular tissues are responsible for movement in the body.
Pre-Requisites:
Animals have specialized cells to perform functions. Each organ comprising of tissues are responsible for specific functions.
Activity:
View the prepared slides or diagrammatic presentation of the tissues.
Real Life Question:
How does our body move?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Muscle fibres | Muscular tissues consists of elongated cells |
| Contractile proteins | Special proteins present muscles |
| Voluntary muscles | Muscles that move and stop when we want them to. |
| Striated muscles | Voluntary muscles have light and dark bands. |
| Involuntary muscles | These muscles cannot be moved or stopped according to our will. (unstriated muscles) |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| We cannot move or stop organs like heart, brain, stomach, etc | These organs are under control of involuntary muscles. |
| Old age people face problem of organ movement. | Due to weakened muscular tissues. |
Places to visit :
Biology Laboratory
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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What you learn in Theory:
What are muscular tissues, different types and functions performed.
What you learn in Practice:
Muscular tissues plays vital role in movement of our body.