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Histology of Nervous Tissue Quiz

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What is the main characteristic of the nervous tissue?

It has a high metabolic rate (correct)
It is highly vascular and regenerative
It is highly regenerative
It is highly vascular

What is the primary function of nervous tissue?

To regulate body temperature
To transmit and process information (correct)
To provide structural support
To facilitate muscle contraction

What is the unique feature of nervous tissue that allows it to transmit information?

The presence of gap junctions
The ability to generate action potentials (correct)
The presence of tight junctions
The presence of desmosomes

What is the main difference between nervous tissue and other tissues?

It is highly specialized and irreplaceable (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary component of nervous tissue?

Neurons (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of neuroglial cells in nervous tissue?

To regulate the chemical environment (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of damage to nervous tissue?

It leads to a loss of function (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of studying nervous tissue?

To understand its functional significance (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the nervous tissue?

To facilitate the transmission of electrical signals (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of nervous tissue?

Rigidity (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the ability of nervous tissue to respond to stimuli?

Irritability (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cell is responsible for transmitting electrical signals in the nervous tissue?

Neuron (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the myelin sheath in the nervous tissue?

To insulate and facilitate the transmission of electrical signals (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a type of glial cell in the nervous tissue?

Oligodendrocyte (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the gap between the terminal end of one neuron and the receptor site of another neuron?

Synapse (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process by which the nerve impulse jumps from one node of Ranvier to the next?

Saltatory conduction (C) Signup and view all the answers

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