Which of the following is a correct description for dendrite and axon of neuron?
Dendrite Axon
1. It is short, branched It has Nissl’s granules
2. It transmits signals towards cell body It’s synaptic knobs have synaptic vesicles with neurotrans mitters
3. Long, fibre like It conducts impulses away from cell body
4. Nissl’s granules are not seen It may possess myelin sheath

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Dendrites are short, branched structures with Nissl’s granules. It conducts signals towards cell body. Axon is a long fibre with out Nissl’s granules. It’s terminals release neurotransmitters from synaptic vesicles.

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	Dendrite	Axon
1.	It is short, branched	It has Nissl’s granules
2.	It transmits signals towards cell body	It’s synaptic knobs have synaptic vesicles with neurotrans mitters
3.	Long, fibre like	It conducts impulses away from cell body
4.	Nissl’s granules are not seen	It may possess myelin sheath