A. Two types of cells
 1) neurons
          transmit impulses
 2) supporting cells
        surround neurons, nourishing, protecting, insulating and holding them in place.

B. Function
    Communication of the body and its parts

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Neuron
Nervous Tissue
Looks like a splat
Function:
    Sends messages from one part of the body to other parts
Found
     brain
     spinal cord
     nerves

Photo taken by Theresa Carrera

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