The axon is responsible for transmitting nerve impulses away from the cell body to other neurons, muscles, or glands.

Nervous tissue comprises neurons, which are specialized cells for transmitting signals, and supporting cells called neuroglia.

The primary function of nervous tissue is to respond to stimuli and transmit signals rapidly within the body.

Skeletal muscle cells are long, cylindrical, unbranched, and multinucleate, meaning they have many nuclei.

Skeletal muscles show alternate light and dark bands or striations when stained appropriately.