16 Questions
What is the main characteristic of the nervous tissue?
It has a high metabolic rate
What is the primary function of nervous tissue?
To transmit and process information
What is the unique feature of nervous tissue that allows it to transmit information?
The ability to generate action potentials
What is the main difference between nervous tissue and other tissues?
It is highly specialized and irreplaceable
What is the primary component of nervous tissue?
Neurons
What is the function of neuroglial cells in nervous tissue?
To regulate the chemical environment
What is the result of damage to nervous tissue?
It leads to a loss of function
What is the importance of studying nervous tissue?
To understand its functional significance
What is the main function of the nervous tissue?
To facilitate the transmission of electrical signals
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of nervous tissue?
Rigidity
What is the term for the ability of nervous tissue to respond to stimuli?
Irritability
Which type of cell is responsible for transmitting electrical signals in the nervous tissue?
Neuron
What is the function of the myelin sheath in the nervous tissue?
To insulate and facilitate the transmission of electrical signals
Which of the following is a type of glial cell in the nervous tissue?
Oligodendrocyte
What is the term for the gap between the terminal end of one neuron and the receptor site of another neuron?
Synapse
What is the term for the process by which the nerve impulse jumps from one node of Ranvier to the next?
Saltatory conduction
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Histology of Nervous Tissue
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