What is the difference between Neuron and Neuroglia?

Neuron:

1. These are structural and functional units of nervous tissue.

2. They contain Nissl’s granules.

3. They contain axons.

4. They are responsible for transmission.

Neuroglia:

1. These are supporting cells of nervous tissue.

2. Nissl’s granules are absent.

3. Axons are absent.

4. They form packaging media between nerve cells in brain and spinal chord. They provide nutrition to neurons.