Nervous Tissue Flashcards
1
Q
nervous tissue purpose
A
communication
2
Q
what are the 2 types of cells in nervous tissue?
A
neurons and glial cells
3
Q
neurons
A
communicate, send impulses around the body
moving muscles or beating heart
post mitotic, don’t consistently produce new neurons
4
Q
glial cells
A
helper cells or existing cells
help neurons and nervous system
5
Q
where are nervous tissues located?
A
brain, spinal cord, nerves
