Nervous tissue

• What are the key characteristics of muscle tissue?

  • Responsible for movement and contraction
  • Three main types: skeletal, cardiac, and smooth
  • Contains contractile proteins like actin and myosin
• How do the structures of connective tissue and epithelial tissue differ?

  Connective tissue has cells embedded in an extracellular matrix, while epithelial tissue forms sheets of tightly packed cells
• What does nervous tissue control and coordinate?

  Bodily functions by processing signals
• What is the name of the structure labeled as "axon hillock" in the image?

  axon hillock
• What are the two main functions of nervous tissue?

  Transmit information and control bodily functions
• What is the function of the axon hillock in a neuron?

  It is the decision-making region
• How do the structures of neurons contribute to their function?

  Dendrites receive signals, axons transmit them
• What are the four main types of human tissue?

  Connective, epithelial, muscle, nervous
• If you wanted to study the detailed structure of a muscle fiber, which type of microscope would you use?

  Electron microscope
• What is the name of the structure labeled as "nucleus" in the image?

  nucleolus
• What are the main components of nervous tissue?

  Neurons and glial cells
• What role do dendrites play in a neuron?

  Dendrites receive signals from other neurons
• How does nervous tissue transmit information?

  As electrical signals through neurons' axons
• What is the primary function of connective tissue?

  It supports and binds other tissues
• What are the key characteristics of nervous tissue?

  • Transmits electrical signals for sensation, movement, and regulation
  • Contains neurons and glial cells
  • Found in the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves
• What is the role of nervous tissue?

  It controls and communicates information
• What distinguishes nervous tissue from other tissue types?

  Distinct branches of dendrites and axons
• What are the parts of a neuron?

  • Cell body
  • Axon hillock (decision-making region)
  • Dendrites (receiving branches)
  • Axon (transmitting branch)
• How can the information in this image be used to understand the nervous system?

  • Identifies the major nerves and nerve plexuses in the body
  • Shows the organization and distribution of the peripheral nervous system
  • Provides anatomical context for understanding nerve function and pathways
  • Can be used to locate and identify specific nerves for medical procedures or treatments
• In what way does muscle tissue differ from nervous tissue?

  Muscle tissue enables movement, nervous tissue controls
• Where is the brain located in the body?

  In the skull
• What is the name of the nerve located in the lower back?

  Sciatic nerve
• What are the key characteristics of connective tissue?

  • Provides support and structure
  • Contains cells embedded in an extracellular matrix
  • Examples: bone, cartilage, adipose, blood
• How does the organization of the peripheral nervous system shown in this image relate to its function?

  • The nerve plexuses allow for the coordination and integration of sensory and motor functions across different body regions
  • The branching pattern of the nerves facilitates the innervation of muscles, skin, and other tissues throughout the body
  • The specific locations of the nerves correspond to the areas of the body they serve, enabling localized control and sensation
• If a patient had an injury to the sciatic nerve, which part of the body would likely be affected?

  Lower back and leg
• What is the role of neurons' axons in nervous tissue?

  Enable communication between body parts
• How does the control function of nervous tissue differ from connective tissue?

  Nervous tissue controls functions, connective tissue supports
• How are neurons organized in the nervous system?

  Into components creating a communication network
• What is the name of the structure located at the top of the image?

  Brain
• What is the name of the structure located below the brain in the image?

  Spinal cord
• What is the name of the nerve located in the upper arm?

  Radial nerve
• What runs through the vertebral column?

  Spinal cord
• What does epithelial tissue do?

  Covers and protects surfaces
• What branches out from the spinal cord?

  Nerves
• What do the four basic tissue types build?

  All organs and systems
• What are plexuses in the nervous system?

  Complex networks formed at multiple points
• How does muscle tissue function in the body?

  It enables movement
• What is the function of the axon in a neuron?

  It transmits signals to other neurons
• What is the name of the nerve located in the lower abdomen?

  Iliohypogastric nerve
• What are the characteristics of the four primary tissue types?

  • Connective: Supports and binds other tissues
  • Epithelial: Covers and protects surfaces
  • Muscle: Enables movement
  • Nervous: Controls and communicates information