Leaf Anatomy
Review
1. epidermis (epidermal)
2. stoma
3. gas exchange
4. guard cell
5. regulates opening of stoma
6. cutin (cuticle)
7. prevents drying of the leaf
8. palisade
9. vein (vascular tissue)
10. transports food, water and supports the leaf tissue.
11. spongy layer
12. upper epidermis
13. lower epidermis
14. dicot leaf
15. cuticle
16. upper epidermis
17. guard cell
18. air space (intercellular space)
19. xylem
20. conducts water
21. monocot leaf
22. veins are parallel, all show the same x-sectional view.
23. epidermis
24. guard cell
25. stoma
26. guard cells
27. gas exchange
28. day
29. water
1. cuticle
2. upper epidermis
3. palisade layer
4. spongy layer
5. vein (vascular tissue)
6. air space (intercellular space)
7. stoma
8. guard cell
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