Chapter 5.4, Problem 3AYLO

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

The general structure of neurons.

Introduction:

Humans and animals are the complex organisms made up of collection of cells to perform specific functions. These collections of cells are often called as tissues. Tissues arise from the embryonic origin that perform a specific physiological and structural role in an organ. Tissues perform specific functions, such as nerve signaling and nutrient digestion. There are four types of primary tissues, namely epithelial, connective, nervous, and muscular tissues.

Nervous tissue is an important tissue for communication through electrical and chemical signals, whereas the muscle cells provide the physical strength of tissues and organs.