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.
Vegetarians eat a diet of grains, pulses, nuts, seeds, fruit and vegetables, dairy products and eggs. Vegetarians who also don't eat eggs and dairy products are called vegans. There are three main types of vegetarian: 1  Lacto-ovo-vegetarians eat both dairy products and eggs.2  This is the most common type of vegetarian diet. 3  Lacto-vegetarians eat dairy products but not eggs.egetarians who also don't eat eggs and dairy products are called vegans. There are three main types of vegetarian: 1  Lacto-ovo-vegetarians eat both dairy products and eggs. 2  This is the most common type of vegetarian diet.