GENERAL HISTOLOGY

NERVOUS

NEURONS TYPES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The nervous system has two types of cells. What are their names?
A
Neurons and Neuroglia
B
Motor neurons and Sensory Neurons
C
Dendrite and Axons
D
Synapse and Voluntary Nervous System
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.

Detailed explanation-2: -Nervous tissue is composed of two types of cells, neurons and glial cells. Neurons are the primary type of cell that most anyone associates with the nervous system. They are responsible for the computation and communication that the nervous system provides.

Detailed explanation-3: -(noor-OH-glee-uh) Any of the cells that hold nerve cells in place and help them work the way they should. The types of neuroglia include oligodendrocytes, astrocytes, microglia, and ependymal cells. Also called glial cell.

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