1. Neural Tissue Mr. Rick Knowles Anatomy and Physiology Liberty Senior High School

2. Neural Tissue Also known as nerve tissue. Conduction of electrical impulses 98% located in brain and spinal cord Two Types of Cells

3. 1. Neurons Neurons- over 1 m in length; unable to divide. Conducts electrical impulses from one region to another. Has a cell body- soma with nucleus and organelles.

6. Neurons

7. Neuron Extending from soma are branching processes-dendrites- receive information, usually from other neurons. Also from the soma is a single axon that carry information to synaptic terminals. Synaptic terminals make contact with other cells.

11. Show me more about neurons!

12. One More Neuron

13. Neurons

14. How do neurons communicate? Show me some animations!

15. Motor End Plate

18. 2. Neuroglia Supporting cells for neurons. Provide a supporting framework for neural tissue. Supply nutrients. Perform phagocytosis.

19. Does alcohol destroy neurons? Click and see!