GENERAL HISTOLOGY

NERVOUS

NEUROGLIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Functional cell of the nervous system
A
Neuron
B
Neuroglia
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The actual nerve cell is the neuron. It is the “conducting” cell that transmits impulses and the structural unit of the nervous system. The other type of cell is neuroglia, or glial, cell. The word “neuroglia” means “nerve glue.” These cells are nonconductive and provide a support system for the neurons.

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