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How does an onion peel cell/cheek cell differ from a neuron in its structure ?

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1) Neurons differ from other cells of animals in their structure.
2) Neurons are long processors because of their functions.
3) Neurons have axons and dendrites whereas other cells don't have.
4) Neurons communicate with each other through electrical impulses, which is not present in other cells.
5) Neurons have action potential, which is not seen in other cells.
6) Neurons have specialized structures called 'synapse' and chemicals called as 'neurotransmitters', which are not seen in ther cells.
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