Connective Tissue V

Question 1

What is the function of the nervous system?

Answer 1

Specialised for the conduction of electrical impulses from one region of body to another

Question 2

What is the nervous system grouped into?

Answer 2

• CNS and spinal cord
• PNS

Question 3

What are the 2 cells that nerve tissue is composed of?

Answer 3

• neurons
• neuroglia (glial cells)

Question 4

Describe the composition of a neurone

Answer 4

Each neurone consists of:
- cell body
- one axon which sends impulses away from cell
- many dendrites which receives impulses

Question 5

Describe the function of a neuroglia cell?

Answer 5

Neuroglia is a supporting connective tissue that forms myelin sheath to protect, repair and supply nutrients to the neruon