What are the difference between the dendrites and axon according to biology class 11 chapter 18?
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The major differences present between dendrites and axon are:
| 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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