Each neuron consists of a cell body or perikaryon, from which arise the nerve fibers. And each neuron has two kinds of fibers: a single axon, which conveys nerve impulses away from the cell body, and one or more dendrites, which convey nerve impulses towards the cell body. Neurons are functionally linked by their fibers at connections called synapses. All neurons are post-mitotic.
However, unbalanced vegetarian diets may be lacking in a number of important nutrients. To ensure that you are eating a balanced vegetarian diet, you should regularly consume sources of vitamin B-12, iron, zinc, omega-3 fatty acids and essential amino acids.
In terms of health risks from eating a vegetarian or vegan diet, most people think of vitamin B12 deficiency, as vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is present in natural form only in animal sources of food, such as meat, fish, dairy products, and eggs.he two ways you become deficient are through a lack of vitamin B12 in your diet, or through your inability to absorb it from the food you eat. As noted in the featured article, signs and symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency include: 1  Weakness and fatigue. 2  Impaired brain function. 3  Megaloblastic anemia.