What is the function of the nervous tissue?

Nervous tissue is the term for groups of organized cells in the nervous system, which is the organ system that controls the body's movements, sends and carries signals to and from the different parts of the body, and has a role in controlling bodily functions such as digestion. read more

The function of nervous tissue is to transmit and receive external and internal stimuli. Consisting of two basic types of cells, neurons and glial cells, nervous tissue represents a fundamental aspect of living organisms. read more

The primary function of nervous tissue is to receive stimuli and send the impulse to the spinal cord and brain. The brain sends back a response to the muscles via the nerves. Impulses are sent along a series of nerves at about 300 mph. Nerves cannot regenerate themselves. read more

Structure and Functions of Nervous Tissue. Note: This is part of the section about the structure and function of different tissue types, which is related to the section about histology and cells incl. structure of animal cells, cell division, mitosis, meiosis. Nervous tissue consists of two main types of cells: neurons and neuroglia. read more