Nervous Tissue Flashcards
1
Q
Where is it found? (3)
A
brain, spinal cord, nerves
2
Q
function
A
ability to conduct APs to allow them to move around the body regulating muscles contraction
3
Q
overview parts (2)
A
Neurons (nerve cells) + Neuroglia (cells supporting nerve cells)
4
Q
nerve cell structure (4)
A
- Dendrites
- Cell body
- Axons
- Presynaptic terminal
5
Q
Neuroglia function
A
support nerve cells and increase speed of AP transmission by nurishing, protecting and insulating nerve cells
