Functions of Nervous Tissue

In this article we will discuss about the functions of nervous tissue

Functions of Nervous Tissue

• Nervous tissue, also called neural tissue or nerve tissue, is the main tissue component of the nervous system.
• They are highly specialized tissues that help in transmitting stimuli from one place to another in the body.
• The nervous tissue helps to control all activities of the body.
• Nervous cells generate and carry out nerve impulses from their surroundings.
• Nervous tissue Responds to stimuli
• They control and co-coordinate the movement of muscles.
• They regulate and coordinate glands
• Helps to recognise smell, taste, vision, hearing etc. with the help of sense organs.
• Provides electrical insulation for nerve cells and removes debris
• Carries messages from other neurons to the body cell