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1
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what is the functional unit of the nerve tissue?

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is the neuron cell body, axon and dendrites–extensive rER and Golgi

2
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what is meant by axon?

A

action potential

3
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what is the reparative capability of the nerve tissue?

A

is limited

4
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what is the function of the nerve tissue?

A

receive stimuli and transmit action potential

5
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summary of the nerve tissue

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the dendrites receives information from receptors and other neurons and transmit signals toward the cell body

6
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explain the myelination for the nerve tissue

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may or may not be myelinated