4. Tissues & Histology

Tissue that is specialized for the conduction of electrical impulses is ________ tissue.

Which type of neuron directly innervates a muscle?

Which of the following neurons is classified as a unipolar neuron?

Which part of a neuron is primarily responsible for receiving incoming signals from other neurons?

Which of the following is not a function of dendrites?

Which of the following is a characteristic of an axon?

Afferent neurons are what type of neurons?

Most nerves in the human body are classified as which type of nerve?

What are the two main types of cells found in nervous tissue?

Which term describes all neurons that carry signals towards the central nervous system (CNS)?

How do the DNA and genes in a muscle cell compare to the DNA and genes in a nerve cell?

Which cells produce myelin in the brain and spinal cord?

The outermost connective tissue covering of nerves is the:

Which tissue is responsible for communication within the body using electrical and chemical signals?

Which embryonic germ layer gives rise to the nervous system and epidermis?