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Where is nervous tissue present in the body?
Where is nervous tissue present in the body?
Nervous tissue is present in the brain and spinal cord.
What is nervous tissue specialized for?
What is nervous tissue specialized for?
Nervous tissue is specialized for receiving stimuli and conducting nerve impulses.
What is the structure of nervous tissue?
What is the structure of nervous tissue?
Nervous tissue is a group of nerve cells or neurons intermixed with supporting non-nervous neuralgial cells.
What are the two parts of a nerve cell?
What are the two parts of a nerve cell?
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What is the function of dendrites in a nerve cell?
What is the function of dendrites in a nerve cell?
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Study Notes
Nervous Tissue Overview
- Present in the brain, spinal cord, and nerves throughout the body.
- Comprises the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS).
Specialization of Nervous Tissue
- Specialized for communication, information processing, and control of body functions.
- Responsible for transmitting electrical impulses and processing sensory information.
Structure of Nervous Tissue
- Composed of neurons (nerve cells) and glial cells (supporting cells).
- Neurons have a cell body, dendrites, and axons, facilitating signal transmission.
Nerve Cell Components
- Two main parts: cell body (soma) and processes (dendrites and axon).
- The cell body houses the nucleus and organelles, critical for cell maintenance.
Function of Dendrites
- Dendrites receive signals from other neurons and sensory receptors.
- Help in processing and integrating incoming information, crucial for neural communication.
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Test your knowledge about the structure and function of nervous tissue, which is specialized for receiving stimuli and conducting nerve impulses in the body. Learn about its location, structure, and the role of neurons and supporting neuralgial cells.
