Nervous Tissues Quiz

What is the function of nervous tissues?

• Coordinating body functions

• Controlling body functions

• Muscle contractions

• Memory

Which part of the neuron receives electrical messages?

• Nucleus

• Axon

• Cell body

• Dendrite

What is the structure responsible for carrying information away from the cell body?

• Dendrite

• Axon

• Nucleus

• Cell body

What is a function of nerves in the human body?

• Carrying electrical impulses

• Insulating the skin

• Carrying waste

• Collecting harmful substances

Which part of the neuron contains the nucleus?

• Synapse

• Cell body

• Dendrite

• Axon

What is the role of dendrites in nervous tissues?

• Carrying information away from the cell body

• Generating impulses

• Receiving electrical messages

• Conducting impulses

What is the function of axons in nervous tissues?

• Carrying information away from the cell body

• Generating impulses

• Receiving electrical messages

• Conducting impulses

What are the specific cells that generate and conduct impulses in nervous tissues called?

• Red blood cells

• White blood cells

• Neurons

• Platelets

What is the structure of nervous tissues formed by?

• Blood vessels

• Muscle fibers

• Connective tissues

• Neurons

Which body function is NOT controlled by nervous tissues?

• Breathing

• Pumping blood

• Sweating

• Digesting food