<p>Do the actual nerve cells in the Somatic and Autonomic Nervous Systems have a different structure or chemical make up or are they the same thing just separate systems?</p>

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2019-05-09T18:40:35.203Z
Welcome to P&N SE! Yes there are differences. Have you found any yourself while researching this question? Most textbooks have info on that (e.g. polarity, myelination).
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No, that's why I asked this question. All I can find is descriptions of the different areas or body functions they cover.
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Is there a structural difference between Nerve cells in the Somatic and Autonomic Nervous Systems
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# Is there a structural difference between Nerve cells in the Somatic and Autonomic Nervous Systems

(Asked by: username_0 on 2019-05-07)

Do the actual nerve cells in the Somatic and Autonomic Nervous Systems have a different structure or chemical make up or are they the same thing just separate systems?

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> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Welcome to P&N SE! Yes there are differences. Have you found any yourself while researching this question? Most textbooks have info on that (e.g. polarity, myelination).  
> **username_0**: No, that's why I asked this question. All I can find is descriptions of the different areas or body functions they cover.  

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