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प्रश्न
What is a nerve cell? Explain the importance of nervous tissue.
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उत्तर
Nerve cell or neuron is a cell of the nervous system, capable of transmitting signals or impulses within the body. Each neuron consists of a cell body or cyton with a nucleus and elongated hair like extensions called axons and dendrites. Nervous tissue is found in brain, spinal cord and nerves and carries out transmission of signals or impulses within the body.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Name the tissue present in the brain.
Put a tick (✓) against the most appropriate alternative in the following statement.
The fine branches given out from the cell body of a nerve cell are __________.
State whether the following statement is true or false.
A tissue is formed of only one type of cells.
Define the term of neuron
Draw a labelled diagram of a neuron.
Study the diagram given below and then answer the question that follows:

Identify the cell.
Study the diagram given below and then answer the questions that follow:

Where is this cell likely to be found in the human body and what is its function?
Give structure, types and functions in brief of the following:
Nervous tissue
Name the tissue associated with the following:
Conduction of nerve impulse.
Which of the following is not found in a neuron?
