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Differences between Action potential and Graded potential

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S.N            Action potential S.N              Graded potential 1. It is the electrical potential change that occurs when impulse transmits along the membrane of the nerve or muscle cell. 1. It is the membrane potential that can vary in amplitude. 2. Related with long distance signal. … Read more

Differences between axons and dendrites

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S.N Axons Dendrites 1. They take message away from the cell body. They bring information to the cell body. 2. They have smooth surface. They have rough surface due to dendritic spines. 3. Generally there is one axon per cell. Usually many dendrites per cell. 4. Nissl’s granules are absent . Nissl’s granules are present … Read more