Hawaii Massage License Practice Exam

What type of tissue does a synapse typically involve?

1. Muscle tissue

2. Nervous tissue

3. Connective tissue

4. Epithelial tissue

The correct answer is: Nervous tissue

A synapse typically involves nervous tissue because it is the junction between two neurons or between a neuron and another cell, such as a muscle or gland cell. At a synapse, neurotransmitters are released from the presynaptic neuron and bind to receptors on the postsynaptic cell, allowing for the transmission of signals throughout the nervous system. This interaction is vital for communication between neurons and for coordinating responses in the body. The other types of tissue mentioned do not play a role in the synaptic connection. Muscle tissue is primarily involved in movement and contraction, connective tissue serves to support and bind other tissues together, and epithelial tissue acts as a protective barrier and also plays roles in absorption and secretion, but none of these are involved in the specific function of a synapse. Therefore, nervous tissue is the only relevant type in this context, making it the correct answer.