Nervous Tissue
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What is nervous tissue?
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Nervous tissue is a specialized tissue that makes up the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, responsible for transmitting signals throughout the body.
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What are the two main types of cells in nervous tissue?
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The two main types of cells in nervous tissue are neurons (nerve cells) and glial cells (supporting cells).
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What is the function of neurons?
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Neurons transmit electrical signals and communicate information throughout the body.
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What is the role of glial cells?
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Glial cells support, protect, and insulate neurons, and maintain homeostasis in the nervous system.
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What are oligodendrocytes?
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Oligodendrocytes are a type of glial cell in the CNS that insulate nerve fibers by forming myelin sheaths.
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What is myelin?
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Myelin is a fatty substance that surrounds and insulates nerve fibers, increasing the speed of electrical signal transmission.
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What is the central nervous system (CNS)?
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The CNS consists of the brain and spinal cord, and it processes and integrates information.
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