Nervous tissue Flashcards
1
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Cell body
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Contains nucleus
2
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Axon
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Cell process conducts impulses away from cell body; usually one per neuron
3
Q
Dendrite
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Cell process receive impulses from other neurons; many per neuron.
4
Q
Types of neurons or nerve cells
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Multipolar, bipolar, pseudo-unipolar
5
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Neuroglia
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Support cells of brain, spinal cord and nerves. Nourish, protect, and insulate neurons.