Nervous tissue

Definition

Nervous tissue is a specialized tissue in the body that is responsible for transmitting signals between different parts of the body. It consists of neurons, which send and receive electrical and chemical signals, and glial cells, which support and protect neurons.

Related terms

Neurons:

Cells within the nervous system that transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells through electrical and chemical signals.

Glial Cells:

Non-neuronal cells in the nervous system that provide support and protection for neurons; they help with nutrient supply and waste removal.

Synapse:

The junction between two neurons or a neuron and a muscle/gland cell where communication occurs through neurotransmitter release