For example, a peripheral neuropathy caused by a vitamin deficiency can be treated -- even reversed -- with vitamin therapy and an improved diet. Likewise, nerve damage brought on by alcohol abuse can often be stopped and improved by avoiding alcohol.
2. Vascular tissue - xylem and phloem in leaves form in strands called veins. Xylem forms on the upper side of a vein (on a vertical leaf, on the side next to the stem), and phloem on the lower side (side away from the stem). a. Veins are like a leaf's fingerprint and can be used to identify plants.
A leaf is an organ of a vascular plant and is the principal lateral appendage of the stem. The leaves and stem together form the shoot. Leaves are collectively referred to as foliage, as in autumn foliage. Diagram of a simple leaf. Apex Midvein (Primary vein) Secondary vein. Lamina. Leaf margin Petiole Bud Stem Although leaves can be seen in many different shapes, sizes and textures, typically a leaf is a thin, dorsiventrally flattened organ, borne above ground and specialized for photosynthesis.