Understanding Nervous Tissue

What are the main cells of the nervous tissue called?

• Muscle cells

• Blood cells

• Neurons

• Epithelial cells

Which systems are comprised of nervous tissue?

• Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems

• Endocrine and Lymphatic Systems

• Skeletal and Muscular Systems

• Digestive and Respiratory Systems

What is the primary function of sensory input in nervous tissue?

• To regulate blood flow

• To receive and process external information

• To store energy

• To produce hormones

How does nervous tissue contribute to homeostasis?

• By regulating body temperature

• By producing antibodies

• By filtering blood

• By storing nutrients

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

• Nucleus

• Axon

• Mitochondria

• Dendrites

What is the role of synapses in neurons?

• To filter waste

• To produce hormones

• To transmit electrical impulses between cells

• To store energy

What is the function of Schwann cells in the nervous system?

• To generate electrical impulses

• To produce myelin sheath

• To filter blood

• To store neurotransmitters

Which cells are responsible for phagocytosis in the nervous system?

• Schwann cells

• Epithelial cells

• Muscle cells

• Neurons

What is the function of the myelin sheath?

• To slow down nerve impulses

• To insulate and speed up nerve conduction

• To store nutrients

• To produce hormones

Which cells contribute to the blood-brain barrier?

• Muscle cells

• Neuroglial cells

• Schwann cells

• Neurons