UHC is a three letter acronym that may designate one of the following: 1  Universal health care or Universal health coverage. 2  Unburned hydrocarbon. 3  Unicorn Hobby Company.  University Hospitals of 1  Cleveland. United Healthcare, a large health insurer in the  U.S.
When you have finished this page, try the Roots Quiz. The root is the part of a plant that is usually found underground but can also be above ground. Roots' jobs are: To absorb or take in water and minerals from the ground. To hold the plant in place. To store food for the plant. To prevent soil erosion.
The Function of the Shoot System. The shoot system works closely in part to the root system of the plant. The roots are able to absorb nutrients via the plant's different roots. The water and other nutrients that are taken in are shuttled up through the plant's vascular system located in the shoot.he plant shoot system is a complex network of a number of different parts all working to keep the plant healthy and growing. It is fascinating how much is involved in what we usually look at as a simple living organism. We will investigate the shoot system here.