Question

Write two differences between axon and
dendrite.
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Answer 1

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Dendrite:

1. Dendrites are branched or unbranched structures arise from cyton.

2. These carry impulse towards the cell body.

3. Dendrties devoid of myelin sheath and are not insulated.

4. Nissl's granules are neart he site of origin Node of Ranvier absent.

5. Dendrites are small.

Axon:

1. Axons are branched at the tail ends.

2. They carry impulse away from the cyton.

3. They may be myelinated or non-myelinated.

4. Nissl's granules absent and node of Ranvier present.

5. These are long and big in size.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

Axon                                                         Dendrites  

It is single and very long                            They are short (under 1.5mm),

and of uniform diameter.                      heavily branched and tapering .

Carries nerve impulse away                       Carries nerve impulses from      

from the cell body to the next neuron.     synapses towards the cell body .

Single per neuron.                                      Usually many per neuron .

Transmits neuron signals.                        Receives neuron signals  .

May be myelinated or non- myelinated  .     Always non- myelinated .

Nissl's granules absent .                                  Nissl's granules present.