Differentiate between Nerve and Neuron

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Neuron: The basic building unit of the neurological system is a neuron, which is a nerve cell.
Nerve: The nerve is a bundle of fibers in the body that delivers impulses to the brain or spinal cord, as well as impulses from these to the muscles and organs.
Nerve
Neuron
1 The nerves send information to the appropriate organs through axons. 1 Neuron sends and receives signals to many regions of the body.
2 They are principally responsible for the control and coordination of all body parts. 2 Neurons are little nerve cells that carry information between distinct neurons in the body.

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Nerve	Neuron
1 The nerves send information to the appropriate organs through axons.	1 Neuron sends and receives signals to many regions of the body.
2 They are principally responsible for the control and coordination of all body parts.	2 Neurons are little nerve cells that carry information between distinct neurons in the body.