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28 de abr. de 2017 · Nervous tissue is the term for groups of organized cells in the nervous system, which is the organ system that controls the body’s movements, sends and carries signals to and from the different parts of the body, and has a role in controlling bodily functions such as digestion. Nervous tissue is grouped into two main categories: neurons and neuroglia, which have different functions and structures.
Nervous tissue is the main component of the nervous system, which regulates and controls body functions and activity. It consists of neurons and neuroglia, and is classified into central and peripheral nervous systems, with different types of cells and tissues.
25 de abr. de 2023 · The nervous tissue is a type of animal tissue comprised principally of nerve cells and neuroglia cells. It is one of the major types of animal tissues, the others are epithelial tissue, muscular tissue, and connective tissue.
30 de oct. de 2023 · Nerves are the functional and structural units of the peripheral nervous system (PNS). They are composed of groups of individual specialized cells called neurons (or nerve cells), which transmit motor and sensory information back and forth between the PNS and central nervous system (CNS).
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Learn about the structure and function of neurons and glial cells, the two types of cells that make up nervous tissue. Neurons are electrically active and communicate with each other and target cells, while glial cells support and protect neurons.
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3 de nov. de 2023 · The nervous system (NS) is structurally broken down into two divisions; Central nervous system (CNS) - consists of the brain and spinal cord; Peripheral nervous system (PNS) - gathers all neural tissue outside the CNS; Functionally, the nervous system can be categorized into three main areas: sensation, integration and response.
Nervous tissue is composed of neurons and neuroglia, which are specialized to transmit and receive electrochemical signals in the body. Learn about the structure, types, and roles of neurons and neuroglia, and how they enable the unique functions of nervous tissue.