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What are the main components of nervous tissue?

The correct answer is

Neurons

Nervous tissue is made up mainly of nerve cells called neurons, which receive and conduct impulses, along with supporting cells.

Bones are connective tissue, glands are formed from epithelial tissue, and muscles are muscular tissue, so none of these is a component of nervous tissue.

Hence, the answer is Neurons.

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