Question

What is the main difference between dendrites and axon?

Answer 1

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Basically, axons’ role is to transmit signals, and dendrites to receive such signals. However, these assertions are in a general sense, as there are some exceptions. Other distinguishing physical characteristics of the axons and dendrites, besides the length and branching, are their shapes. Dendrites tube-like shape usually tapers, while the radius of axons remains constant.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

DENDRITES

1. these are short and tapering processes
2. number of dendrites arises directly from the receiving surface of the cell body
3. the ends taper and they do not have any knob at the tip of branches
4. these contains both nissl's granules and neurofibrils
5. these acquire sensation and send the nerve impulses to the cell body

AXONS

1. these are long uniform processes
2. single Axon arises from the and of cell body
3. terminal branches of each Axon enlarge to form knobs
4. these do not possess nissl's granules
5. these carries impulses away from the cell body

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