Which of the following best describes a characteristic of nervous tissue?
A. Its intercellular space is filled with collagen.
B. It contracts to perform movements.
C. Some of its cells send electrochemical messages.
D. It provides cushioning and protection from shearing forces.
Answer: C
You might also like to view...
Intercalated discs and striations are both characteristic of skeletal muscle
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following muscles inserts on the head of the fibula?
A. Popliteus B. Extensor digitorum longus C. Tibialis anterior D. Semitendinosus E. Biceps femoris
Which structures form the boundaries of the sarcomere?
A) Thin filaments B) Thick filaments C) Z-discs D) Triads
Which of the following descriptions best matches the term external intercostal?
A) accessory muscle of expiration B) accessory muscle of inspiration C) primary muscle of inspiration D) primary muscle of expiration E) an accessory muscle for both expiration and inspiration