What are the functions of the nervous tissue?

Collectively, the function of nervous tissue is serving as part of the body’s communication center. This type of tissue is found in the brain, nerves, and spinal cord. Nervous tissue induces muscle movements, significantly influences emotions, logical thinking, and memory and also helps to create an awareness of one's immediate surroundings. It also assists in sending information from the brain and spinal cord to muscles, thus controlling body movements. Traumatic damage to the spinal cord can lead to paralysis, as it causes an interruption of signals to other areas of the body. Thus, nervous tissue plays a vital function in the body due to the fact it connects various parts of the body via signals to the brain and spinal cord. Additionally, nervous tissue reacts to stimuli through a process known as excitability. When stimulated (by touch, temperature changes, chemical signals, etc) neurons respond by producing and transmitting nerve impulses. These impulses travel along the neurons, allowing the nervous system to detect, process, and react to different stimuli.