What is the difference between neurons and other cells of the body?
CELL A cell is the basic structural and functional unit of the living organism and is capable of carrying the process of life independently. The word cell is derived from a Latin word ” Cella” means a chamber, This word is first introduced in biology by ‘Robert Hook’.
PRINCIPAL PARTS OF CELL 01. Plasma Membrane
This is the outer limiting membrane that separates the internal components of the cell from extracellular material.
02. Cytoplasm
Cytoplasm refers to all cellular components located between plasma membrane and nucleus.
03. Nucleus
The nucleus is the largest structure in the cell usually it is spherical or oval in shape.
NERVE CELL(Neurons) The structural unit of the nervous system is called as Nerve cell or Neuron. The nerve cell is a highly specialized cell and they carry impulses and messages to brain and body parts.
PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE NERVE CELLS 01. Cyton
It is the cell body, it has large and round nucleus. Nissil granules are present in the cytoplasm of the cyton.
02. Axon
It is the long and cylindrical tube-like structure, it arises from the cyton. The Axon is surrounded by a layer of fatty material known as Myelin Sheath.
03. Dendrites
Dendrites are branched thread like structure arising from cyton.
A cell is the basic structural and functional unit of the living organism and is capable of carrying the process of life independently. The word cell is derived from a Latin word ” Cella” means a chamber, This word is first introduced in biology by ‘Robert Hook’.
PRINCIPAL PARTS OF CELL01. Plasma Membrane
This is the outer limiting membrane that separates the internal components of the cell from extracellular material.
02. Cytoplasm
Cytoplasm refers to all cellular components located between plasma membrane and nucleus.
03. Nucleus
The nucleus is the largest structure in the cell usually it is spherical or oval in shape.
NERVE CELL(Neurons)The structural unit of the nervous system is called as Nerve cell or Neuron. The nerve cell is a highly specialized cell and they carry impulses and messages to brain and body parts.
PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE NERVE CELLS01. Cyton
It is the cell body, it has large and round nucleus. Nissil granules are present in the cytoplasm of the cyton.
02. Axon
It is the long and cylindrical tube-like structure, it arises from the cyton. The Axon is surrounded by a layer of fatty material known as Myelin Sheath.
03. Dendrites
Dendrites are branched thread like structure arising from cyton.
