What are the different types of nervous tissue?

The different types of nervous tissue are neurons and neuroglia. Neurons are specialized nerve cells which produce and carry nerve signals. In the central nervous system, there are 3 types of neuroglia: microglial cells, astrocytes, and oligodendrocytes. In the peripheral nervous system, the 3 main types of neuroglia are Schawn cells, enteric glia, and satellite cells.