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Nervous Tissue Anatomy Quiz

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What is the role of supporting cells in nervous tissue?

Aiding in blood circulation

Surrounding and protecting nerve cells (correct)

Generating energy for nerve cells

Acting as a barrier against foreign substances

What is the primary function of nerve cells in the nervous tissue?

Transmitting electrical signals (correct)

Supporting the structure of muscles

Storing nutrients

Producing hormones for the body

Where is gray matter predominantly found in the nervous system?

In the outer layer of the spinal cord

In the brain peripherally, forming the cortex (correct)

In the white matter of the brain

In ganglia located throughout the body

How are nerve fibres arranged in the nervous system?

Grouped together to form white matter Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference in structure between nerve cells and other cells in the body?

Smaller size and shape Signup and view all the answers

How are nerve cells and their appendages collectively known?

'Neurones' Signup and view all the answers

In what parts of the nervous system is white matter typically found?

In all parts of the peripheral nervous system (PNS) Signup and view all the answers

What are the two principal cells that make up the nervous tissue?

Neurones and nerve fibres Signup and view all the answers

Where is gray matter predominantly found in the nervous system?

In the brain peripherally forming the cortex Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of nerve fibres in the nervous system?

To transmit electrical signals Signup and view all the answers

Which type of tissue surrounds and wraps the delicate nerve cells?

Neuroglia Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of neuroglia in the nervous tissue?

Support and protect nerve cells Signup and view all the answers

How are nerve cells collectively known in the nervous system?

Neurones Signup and view all the answers

Where is white matter predominantly found in the peripheral nervous system?

In all parts of PNS Signup and view all the answers

Nervous Tissue Anatomy Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What is the role of supporting cells in nervous tissue?

What is the primary function of nerve cells in the nervous tissue?

Where is gray matter predominantly found in the nervous system?

How are nerve fibres arranged in the nervous system?

What is the primary difference in structure between nerve cells and other cells in the body?

How are nerve cells and their appendages collectively known?

In what parts of the nervous system is white matter typically found?

What are the two principal cells that make up the nervous tissue?

Where is gray matter predominantly found in the nervous system?

What is the function of nerve fibres in the nervous system?

Which type of tissue surrounds and wraps the delicate nerve cells?

What is the role of neuroglia in the nervous tissue?

How are nerve cells collectively known in the nervous system?

Where is white matter predominantly found in the peripheral nervous system?

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