1. Nerve cells transmit signals via electrical impulses along their axons. When stimulated, an action potential travels down the axon. At the synapse, neurotransmitters are released, diffusing to the next neuron, where they trigger a new electrical signal, continuing the transmission process.

    Nerve cells transmit signals via electrical impulses along their axons. When stimulated, an action potential travels down the axon. At the synapse, neurotransmitters are released, diffusing to the next neuron, where they trigger a new electrical signal, continuing the transmission process.

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  2. The axon of a neuron is responsible for conducting electrical impulses away from the cell body toward other neurons, muscles, or glands. It serves as the primary transmission line for signals generated by the neuron, allowing for communication with other cells in the nervous system.

    The axon of a neuron is responsible for conducting electrical impulses away from the cell body toward other neurons, muscles, or glands. It serves as the primary transmission line for signals generated by the neuron, allowing for communication with other cells in the nervous system.

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  3. The main components of nervous tissue include neurons, which transmit electrical signals; neuroglia (glial cells), providing support and nourishment; synapses, facilitating communication between neurons; myelin, insulating axons for efficient signaling; and nerve fibers, bundles of axons transmittinRead more

    The main components of nervous tissue include neurons, which transmit electrical signals; neuroglia (glial cells), providing support and nourishment; synapses, facilitating communication between neurons; myelin, insulating axons for efficient signaling; and nerve fibers, bundles of axons transmitting signals.

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  4. The primary function of nervous tissue is to detect stimuli and rapidly transmit signals throughout the body, enabling coordination of movement, sensory perception, and communication within the nervous system.

    The primary function of nervous tissue is to detect stimuli and rapidly transmit signals throughout the body, enabling coordination of movement, sensory perception, and communication within the nervous system.

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  5. Skeletal muscle cells, or muscle fibers, are long, multinucleated cells with striated appearance due to organized myofibrils. They contract in response to nerve impulses, enabling voluntary movement of the body.

    Skeletal muscle cells, or muscle fibers, are long, multinucleated cells with striated appearance due to organized myofibrils. They contract in response to nerve impulses, enabling voluntary movement of the body.

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