Question

bio - 201l topic 2: tissues and integument
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lo 2.1 - 2.2. what is the nervous tissue function in the human body?
nerve tissue is made up of skin cells and is used to carry \messages\ to and from various parts of the body.
nerve tissue is made up of muscle cells and is used to carry \messages\ to and from various parts of the body.
nerve tissue is made up of nerve cells (neurons) and is used to carry \messages\ to and from various parts of the body.
nerve tissue is made up of blood cells and is used to carry \messages\ to and from various parts of the body.
nerve tissue is made up of fat cells and is used to carry \messages\ to and from various parts of the body.
nerve tissue is made up of bone cells and is used to carry \messages\ to and from various parts of the body.

Explanation:

Nervous tissue is composed of nerve cells (neurons) which transmit electrical and chemical signals (messages) throughout the body for communication between different body - parts, coordinating bodily functions. Skin cells, muscle cells, blood cells, fat cells, and bone cells do not make up nerve tissue.

Answer:

C. Nerve tissue is made up of nerve cells (neurons) and is used to carry "messages" to and from various parts of the body.