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Ch. 4-9 Neural Tissue Flashcards

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Neural Tissue

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Specialized for the conduction of electrical impluses from one region of the body to another

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What are the two types of neural tissue cells?

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  1. Neurons
  2. Neuroglia (glial cells)
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Neurons

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Longest cells in the body

CANNOT DIVIDE (normally)

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Axons

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Nerve fibers

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Direction of electrical impulses

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dendriTe - TO

Axon - AWAY

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