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?

    <p>Grouped together to form white matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Smaller size and shape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are nerve cells and their appendages collectively known?

    <p>'Neurones'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>In all parts of the peripheral nervous system (PNS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Neurones and nerve fibres</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is gray matter predominantly found in the nervous system?

    <p>In the brain peripherally forming the cortex</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To transmit electrical signals</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Neuroglia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of neuroglia in the nervous tissue?

    <p>Support and protect nerve cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are nerve cells collectively known in the nervous system?

    <p>Neurones</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>In all parts of PNS</p> Signup and view all the answers

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