1. Nervous Tissue Function Classification
converts environmental and internal stimuli into
nerve impulses
stimulates or inhibits cells or glands
Classification
neurons
neuroglia (glia)

2. The Neuron

3. Nerves
Bundles of Axons
Same function
Phrenic nerve
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4. Types of Neurons
Multipolar
Neuron
Bipolar
Neuron
Unipolar
Neuron

5. Neuronal Environment
Neurons
Dendrites
Dendritic Bulbs
Synapses

6. Neuroglia Schwann Cell insulates PNS axons Oligodendrocyte
insulates CNS axons
Astrocyte
regulatory function
potassium balance
nutrients/waste
Microglia
neural immune cells