Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the main components of nervous tissue?
4. Tissues & Histology
Introduction to Nervous Tissue
Multiple Choice
Which type of cell is primarily responsible for transmitting electrical impulses in nervous tissue?
A
Oligodendrocyte
B
Astrocyte
C
Neuron
D
Microglia
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Understand the function of each cell type listed in the options: Oligodendrocytes, Astrocytes, Neurons, and Microglia.
Recall that neurons are specialized cells in the nervous system responsible for transmitting electrical impulses, which is their primary function.
Review the roles of the other cell types: Oligodendrocytes produce myelin in the central nervous system, Astrocytes provide support and maintain the blood-brain barrier, and Microglia act as immune cells in the nervous system.
Identify that the question specifically asks for the cell type responsible for transmitting electrical impulses, which is a defining characteristic of neurons.
Conclude that the correct answer is 'Neuron' based on its unique role in transmitting electrical signals in nervous tissue.
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