difference between glial cells and neuronal cells

GLIAL CELLS:

• They are the secondary supporting cells which are involved in the regulation of homeostasis of the nervous system and protection.
• These cells have only one processes i.e., axons and Nissl granules are absent , but have dendrites.
• They have the ability to undergo cell division with age.
• Glial cells cannot generate action potential but have a resting potential.
• glial cells do not have chemical synapses.

NEURONAL CELLS:

•  Neurons are the basic structural units which are involved in the transmission of impulses throughout the body during coordination of voluntary and involuntary actions.
• These cells have two processes. one axon and one dendrite. And Nissl granules are also present.
• They lack the ability of regeneration and are non-renewable and keep to their original form till death.
• Neurons can generate an action potential.
• Neurons have synapses that uses neurotransmitters.