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Amoeba (uh-me¯′-buh) A general term for a protist that moves and feeds by means of
pseudopodia.
Dendrite (den′-drı¯t) A neuron fiber that conveys signals from its tip inward, toward the
rest of the neuron. A neuron typically has many short dendrites.
Epidermis (ep′-uh-der′-mis) In animals, one or more living layers of cells forming the
protective covering, or outer skin. In plants, the tissue system forming the protective
outer covering of leaves, young stems, and young roots.
Stroke The death of nervous tissue in the brain, usually resulting from rupture or
blockage of arteries in the head.
Xylem (zı¯′-lum) The nonliving portion of a plant’s vascular system that provides
support and conveys xylem sap from the roots to the rest of the plant. Xylem is made up
of vessel elements and/or tracheids, water-conducting cells. Primary xylem is derived
from the procambium. Secondary xylem is derived from the vascular cambium in plants
exhibiting secondary growth.