Nervous tissue is composed of neurons and supporting cells called neuroglial. The neuroglial are unspecialized cells and are able to perform supporting functions unlike the neurons which are used in key functions.
The types of cells that support neural tissue are called glial cells.
Ectoderm is responsible for the formation of neural tissue. It is one of the three main layers of germ cells in the early stages of embryonic development.
Glial cells, sometimes called neuroglia or simply glia are non-neuronal cells that maintain homeostasis, form myelin, and provide support and protection for the brain's neurons.
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a group of cells is called a tissue
neurons
glial cells
Ectoderm is responsible for the formation of neural tissue. It is one of the three main layers of germ cells in the early stages of embryonic development.
Cells that are the same form tissues. Muscle cells form muscle tissue.
Glial cells, sometimes called neuroglia or simply glia are non-neuronal cells that maintain homeostasis, form myelin, and provide support and protection for the brain's neurons.
Connective tissue binds and supports other tissue. Connective tissue are specialized even further to support cartilage, bone, fat, and even blood cells.
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The receptor cells that convert light energy into neural signals are called photoreceptor cells. These cells are located in the retina of the eye and are responsible for producing electrical signals in response to light stimulation.
a group of cells is called a tissue
Tissue
Neurons
neurons
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