Nervoustissue is found in the brain, spinal cord and nerves and consists of only two principal kinds of cells , neurons and neuroglia. •Neurons- For processing,transfer, & storage of information
• Neuroglia– For support, regulation & protection of neurons
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A) terminal branches of the axon
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A) Node of Ranvier
B) Nerve Fibers
C) Synapse
D) Synaptic end bulb
Neurotrophic factors – support the growth, survival and differentiation of both developing and mature neurons Blood-Brain Barrier – Highly selective permeable membrane barrier that separates the circulating blood from the brain and extra-cellular fluids in the CNS Neurotransmitters – endogenous chemicals that enables neurotransmission. It is a type of chemical messenger which transmits signals across a chemical synapse.
