5 Questions
What is the main function of neurons?
Serve as functional nerve cells
Which of the following cells in the nervous system can undergo mitosis (divide)?
Neurons
What is the function of neuroglia in the nervous system?
Support, nurture, and protect neurons
Which part of a typical neuron is responsible for receiving signals from other neurons?
Dendrites
In the structural classification of neurons, which type has many processes extending from the cell body?
Multipolar neurons
Test your knowledge on the structure and function of nervous tissue. Learn about the two principal types of cells in the nervous system, the major parts of a neuron, and the structural classification of neurons.
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