Tissue (Nervous Tissue)

Question 1

What do neurons consist of

Answer 1

Cell body (soma) - biosynthetic center of neuron; found of nucleus and most organelles

Axon - extends from end of soma; moves nerve impulse

Dendrites - extends from soma; short with branches; receives impulses from axon; delivers impulses soma

Question 2

What are neuroglial cells

Answer 2

-diverse group of smaller cells
-supports activity of neurons

Question 3

What are the functions of the neuroglial cells

Answer 3

-anchors neurons and blood vessels in place
-monitors composition of ECF
-Speeds up rate of nerve impulse transmission
-Circulates fluid around brain and spinal cord
-Divides by mitosis