Question

Which type of tissue is responsible for receiving, interpreting and producing a response to stimuli?

• A. Muscle tissue
• B. Nervous tissue
• C. Epithelial tissue
• D. Connective tissue

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Nervous tissue

The correct option is B:
Explanation of the correct option:

1. Nervous tissue is found in the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.∙
2. It helps in the coordination and controlling of various body activities.
3. The neurons in tissue generate impulses.∙

These cells have three main principal parts:

1. The cell body
2. The dendrites
3. Axon.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

Muscle tissues are soft tissues which make up different types of muscles in most animals and gives the ability to muscles to contract.

Option C:

Functions of epithelial tissue are diffusion, filtration, secretion, selective absorption, germination, and transcellular transport.

Option D:

Connective tissues are able to reproduce.

Final Answer: Thus, nervous tissue is responsible for receiving, interpreting and producing a response to stimuli.