Carries messages to and from the spinal cord and the brain.

Carries impulses from the sensory organs to the CNS.

Involved in speech preparation and production.

Transmits impulses away from the synapse.

The most distinguishing characteristic of muscle tissue is:

The major function of the sarcoplasmic reticulum in muscle contraction is to :

Interpretation of sensory input.

Monitoring stimuli occurring inside and outside the body.

Anchor neurons to their nutrient supplies.

Wrap CNS nerve fibers.