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What are the difference between the dendrites and axon according to biology class 11 chapter 21?


Priyanka kumari 17th Jul, 2020
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Priyanka kumari 17th Jul, 2020


Dendrites Axons
1. They are short processes. 1. Axons are long processes.
2. Dendrites carry impulses towards the cell body of the neuron. 2. Axons carry impulses away from the cell body of the neuron.
3. Dendrites are always branched. 3. Axons may or may not be branched.
4. Nissl's granules are present in the neuroplasm. 4. Nissl's granules are absent in the neuroplasm.

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