Nervous Tissue (Noun)
Meaning
Tissue composed of neurons.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- Nervous tissue is specialized tissue composed of neurons and supporting cells called glial cells or neuroglia.
- The central nervous system is composed of two types of nervous tissue: grey matter and white matter.
- Nervous tissue is found in the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, and it is responsible for controlling many of the body's functions.
- Nervous tissue is highly specialized tissue that is capable of detecting and responding to stimuli.
- The primary function of nervous tissue is to transmit and process information through electrical and chemical signals.