Understanding Nervous Tissue

What are the two main components of nervous tissue?

• Neurons and neuroglia

• Epithelial and connective tissues

• Muscle and bone tissues

• Blood and lymph

Which part of the neuron is responsible for transmitting signals away from the cell body?

• Cell body

• Axon

• Myelin sheath

• Dendrites

What is the primary function of nervous tissue?

• To produce hormones

• To store energy

• To transmit electrical impulses

• To provide structural support

Which part of the nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord?

• Peripheral nervous system

• Central nervous system

• Autonomic nervous system

• Somatic nervous system

What role do astrocytes play in the nervous system?

• They produce the myelin sheath

• They maintain the blood-brain barrier

• They transmit nerve signals

• They generate cerebrospinal fluid