Nervous Tissue Structure and Function

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Which part of the neuron carries impulses away from the cell body?

  • Axon (correct)
  • Cell body
  • Neurons
  • Dendrites

What is the main biosynthetic centre of a neuron?

  • Nucleus
  • Cell body (correct)
  • Dendrites
  • Axon

Which part of the neuron is responsible for receiving signals from other neurons?

  • Cell body
  • Dendrites (correct)
  • Axon
  • Neurons

What is the function of nervous tissue in the body?

<p>Muscle contraction stimulation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which embryonic germ cell layer gives rise to nervous tissue?

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

What is the role of axons in nervous tissue?

<p>Conduct impulses away from the cell body (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cells are responsible for generating and conducting impulses in nervous tissue?

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

Which part of the neuron acts as the receptive input region?

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

What does the nucleus in a neuron primarily contain?

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

What is the function of dendrites in a neuron?

<p>Conduct impulses towards the cell body (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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