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1
Q

Name the 4 types of tissue?

A
1. EPITHELIAL TISSUE
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2. CONNECTIVE TISSUE
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3. MUSCLE TISSUE
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4. NERVOUS TISSUE
2
Q

What is a tissue?

A

GROUP OF SIMILAR CELLS THAT FUNCTION TOGETHER TO PERFORM SPECIALIZED ACTIVITIES.

3
Q

Nervous tissue is designed for _______________.

A

COMMUNICATION

4
Q

The two types of nervous tissue cells are?

A

NEUROGLIA
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NEURONS

5
Q

Name the type of nervous tissue cells which support, nourish and protect the nervous system?

A

NEUROGLIA

6
Q

Neuroglia are functionally communication warriors, providing the _______ glue.

A

NERVE

7
Q

Neurons are the _________ cell.

A

NERVE

8
Q

Name the 3 parts of a nerve cell/neuron?

A
DENDRITE
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CELL BODY
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AXON
9
Q

What are the multiple or single extensions off the nerve cell body?
(little tree)

A

DENDRITE

10
Q

What is the function of a dendrite?

A

INPUT

PORTION OF THE NEURON

11
Q

What is the name of the neuron structure which contains the nucleus and other organelles?

A
CELL BODY
aka
SOMA
aka
PERIKARYON
12
Q

What is the function of a cell body?

A

CELL PROCESSES

ie. protein synthesis

13
Q

Name the thin cylindrical process off the cell body of a neuron?

A

AXON

14
Q

What is the function of an axon?

A

OUTPUT

PORTION OF THE NEURON

15
Q

Axons can be very ________.

A

LONG