Neuroscience 16 Views 1 Answers

Sourav Pan🥇 GoldSeptember 23, 2024
What are three physical characteristics that distinguish axons from dendrites?
What are three physical characteristics that distinguish axons from dendrites?
Please login to save the post
Please login to submit an answer.

Sourav Pan🥇 GoldMay 15, 2025
Three physical characteristics that distinguish axons from dendrites are:
- Number: A typical neuron has one axon, which can extend over long distances, while it usually has multiple dendrites that branch out from the cell body.
- Diameter: Axons generally maintain a uniform diameter along their length, whereas dendrites often taper to a fine point as they extend away from the cell body.
- Functionality: Axons are primarily responsible for transmitting electrical signals away from the neuron to other neurons or muscles, while dendrites are specialized for receiving incoming signals from other neurons
0
0 likes
- Share on Facebook
- Share on Twitter
- Share on LinkedIn