LECTURE 1 nervous tissue Flashcards
1
Q
function of nervous tissue
A
control
2
Q
nervous tissue found in
A
brain, spinal cord, nerves
3
Q
neurons
A
specialized nerve cells conduct impulses; have cell body, dendrite, axon
4
Q
nervous tissue characterized by
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no mitosis (cell replication), extreme longevity (50-60 years), high metabolic rate, highly vascularized
5
Q
support cells of nervous tissue
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(neuroglial cells) satellite cells, Schwann cells, microglia, oligodendrocytes, ependymal cells
6
Q
function of support cells (3)
A
nourishment, insulation, protection
