ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL ANATOMY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these are a function of Nerve Tissue?
A
Store Fat.
B
Carry messages to and from the brain.
C
Make up the walls of the heart.
D
Protect the body from exposure to disease causing organisms.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The nervous system uses tiny cells called neurons (NEW-ronz) to send messages back and forth from the brain, through the spinal cord, to the nerves throughout the body.

Detailed explanation-2: -Nerves have cells called neurons. Neurons carry messages from the brain via the spinal cord.

Detailed explanation-3: -Nervous tissue is found in the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. It is responsible for coordinating and controlling many body activities. It stimulates muscle contraction, creates an awareness of the environment, and plays a major role in emotions, memory, and reasoning.

Detailed explanation-4: -Nerves are like cables that carry electrical impulses between your brain and the rest of your body. These impulses help you feel sensations and move your muscles. They also maintain certain autonomic functions like breathing, sweating or digesting food. Nerve cells are also called neurons.

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