How are nerve, nervous and neuron different?

1.A neuron is an individual cell, whereas, a group of neurons form a nerve.

2.There are two types of neurons ‘“ sensory and motor neurons; while there are three types of nerves ‘“ afferent, efferent and mixed nerves.

3.Nerves are found in the peripheral nervous system, while neurons are found in the brain, spinal cord and the peripheral nerves.

4.A neuron can also be called a neurone or a nerve cell.

5.Neurons conduct nerve impulses, while nerves transmit information to various parts of the body.


The nervous system is a complex network of nerves and cells that carry messages to and from the brain and spinal cord to various parts of the body.
The nervous system includes both the Central nervous system and Peripheral nervous system. The Central nervous system is made up of the brain and spinal cord and The Peripheral nervous system is made up of the Somatic and the Autonomic nervous systems.