10 Questions
Which part of the neuron carries impulses away from the cell body?
Axon
What is the main biosynthetic centre of a neuron?
Cell body
Which part of the neuron is responsible for receiving signals from other neurons?
Dendrites
What is the function of nervous tissue in the body?
Muscle contraction stimulation
Which embryonic germ cell layer gives rise to nervous tissue?
Ectoderm
What is the role of axons in nervous tissue?
Conduct impulses away from the cell body
Which type of cells are responsible for generating and conducting impulses in nervous tissue?
Neurons
Which part of the neuron acts as the receptive input region?
Dendrites
What does the nucleus in a neuron primarily contain?
DNA
What is the function of dendrites in a neuron?
Conduct impulses towards the cell body
Explore the development, structure, and functions of nervous tissue, which arises from the ectoderm embryonic germ cell layers. Learn about its role in coordinating body activities, stimulating muscle contractions, and more. Understand how cells in nervous tissue communicate through electrical nerve impulses.
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