Which of the following is not a characteristic of nervous tissue?
A) It is found in the brain and spinal cord.
B) Some of its cells send electrochemical messages.
C) Its intercellular space is filled with collagen.
D) Its cells sense changes in their surroundings.

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Nervous tissue does not contain collagen in its intercellular space. It is primarily composed of neurons and neuroglia, which are specialized cells that transmit and process electrical signals. Nervous tissue is found in the brain, spinal cord, and throughout the body in nerves. The cells of nervous tissue are capable of sensing changes in their surroundings and sending electrochemical messages to other cells.

Which of the Following Is Not a Characteristic of Nervous