These cells of nervous tissue function in a supportive role only;they supply growth factors and nutrients to other resident tissue cells.

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Neurons are responsible for transmitting nerve impulses, while neuroglia are supportive cells that provide nutrients and growth factors to other cells within nervous tissue. Chondrocytes are cells found in cartilage, fibroblasts are cells involved in connective tissue formation, and mast cells are involved in immune responses.

These Cells of Nervous Tissue Function in a Supportive Role