Axon | Dendrites |
It is single and very long (several meters) and of uniform diameter. | They are short (under 1.5mm), heavily branched, and tapering. |
Carries nerve impulse away from the cell body to the next neuron. | Carries nerve impulses from synapses towards the cell body. |
Smooth surface. | Rough surface. |
Transmits neuron signals. | Receives neuron signals. |
Maybe myelinated or non-myelinated. | Always non-myelinated. |
Nissl's granules are absent. | Nissl's granules are present. |