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Question
Give structure, types and functions in brief of the following:
Nervous tissue
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Solution
Connective tissue
Structure - The cells of nervous tissue is called neuron. It is 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. Axons bundle together to form the nerve
Types -
The following are the different types of connective tissue:
(a) neuron: The main cell type in nervous tissue.
(b) neuroglia: Supporting cells in nervous tissue.
Functions - Nervous tissue is found in brain, spinal cord and nerves. It carries out transmission of signals or impulses within the body.
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