Differentiate between dendrites and axons.

Hint: Neurons are specialized cells which are present in the brain and the nervous system.

Complete Answer:
Let us first know about the various parts of a neuron,
1) Dendrites or dendrons are defined as branched protoplasmic extensions of a nerve cell propagating the electrochemical stimulation that are received from other neural cells.
2) An axon or the nerve fibre is defined as a long slender projection arising out of a nerve cell or a neuron which is responsible for the conduction of electrical impulses far away from the soma or the neural cell’s body.
3) Nerve cell body - It consists of cell components like nucleus, organelles and endomembrane system.
4) Schwann cells.

Here are the differentiation points that distinguishes the dendrites from axons –



Note: The various functions of nervous system are,
- It helps in receiving information.
- It helps in generating responses.
- It helps in coordination between the various organs of the body.