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Difference between axon and dendrite

 Difference between axon and dendrite 

Topic 

Axon 

Dendrite 

Number 

One 

Usually more 

Nissle granule 

Absent 

Present 

Myelination 

Myelinated or unmyelinated 

Unmyelinated 

Length 

Longer 

Shorter 

Function 

Transmits nerve impulses away from the cell body to other neurons, muscles, or glands

Receives signals from other neurons and transmits them toward the cell body

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