Question

Differentiate between Dendrites and axons.

Answer 1

	Dendrites	Axons
1.	The dendrite is a small projection arising from the neuron. It conducts the nerve impulse towards the cell body.	Axon is a single, long projection that conducts the nerve impulse away from cell body to the next neuron.
2.	Nissl’s granules are present in dendrites.	Nissl’s granules are absent from axons.
3.	They are close to the nerve body.	These are distal to the nerve body.
4.	These are small and larger in number.	These are long and cylindrical at the base.
5.	These carry the stimuli to the cell body.	They carry impulses from the cell body to other nerve cells.