Nervous Tissue
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Which germ layer does nervous tissue originate from?

  • Mesoderm
  • Endoderm
  • Exoderm
  • Ectoderm (correct)
  • Where does nervous tissue outside of the central nervous system (CNS) originate from?

  • Neural tube
  • Cerebrum
  • Neural crest (correct)
  • Spinal cord
  • What is the function of nervous tissue?

  • To produce hormones
  • To regulate body temperature
  • To transmit excitation rapidly (correct)
  • To provide support and protection to organs
  • Which part of the nervous system integrates and coordinates functions of the organs?

    <p>Central Nervous System (CNS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cells in the nervous tissue synthesize neurotransmitters and neuromodulators?

    <p>Glial cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the nervous system is derived from the ectoderm?

    <p>Neural crest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the gray matter in the brain?

    <p>Contain neuronal bodies, dendrites, and the initial unmyelinated portions of axons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of nervous tissue?

    <p>Integration and coordination of organ functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the brain is responsible for transmitting excitation rapidly?

    <p>White matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the origin of the nervous tissue outside of the central nervous system (CNS)?

    <p>Neural crest</p> Signup and view all the answers

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