Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

4. Tissues & Histology

Introduction to Nervous Tissue

Anatomy & Physiology

4. Tissues & Histology

Introduction to Nervous Tissue

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a primary feature of nervous tissue?

Striated muscle fibers for contraction

Neurons specialized for transmitting electrical impulses

Chondrocytes embedded in a gel-like matrix

Adipocytes storing triglycerides

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Step 1: Understand the question by identifying the key focus, which is to determine the primary feature of nervous tissue. Nervous tissue is specialized for communication and control within the body.

Step 2: Review the characteristics of nervous tissue. Nervous tissue primarily consists of neurons and supporting cells (glial cells). Neurons are specialized for transmitting electrical impulses, which is the key function of this tissue.

Step 3: Analyze the options provided: (1) Striated muscle fibers for contraction are characteristic of muscle tissue, not nervous tissue. (2) Neurons specialized for transmitting electrical impulses are the defining feature of nervous tissue. (3) Chondrocytes embedded in a gel-like matrix are characteristic of cartilage, which is connective tissue. (4) Adipocytes storing triglycerides are characteristic of adipose tissue, another type of connective tissue.

Step 4: Eliminate the incorrect options based on their association with other tissue types. This leaves the correct answer as 'Neurons specialized for transmitting electrical impulses.'

Step 5: Conclude that the primary feature of nervous tissue is its ability to transmit electrical impulses through neurons, which allows for communication and coordination within the body.