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) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

What is the main function of nervous tissue?

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

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

<p>White matter (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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