Nervous Tissues

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Definition

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  • These tissues are composed of nerve cells called Neurons and glial cells that function as support cells.
  • These neurons sense stimuli and transmit electrical signals throughout the animal body.

Neurons

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  • it connects to other neurons to send signals.

Dendrite

  • part of the neuron that receives impulses from other neurons

Axon

  • part where the impulse is transmitted to other neurons.

References

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(Animal Tissues > Types > Nervous Tissues)

Date: August 20, 2023

Author: Paul Gerald D. Pare

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