Neural Control And Coordination Question 24

Question: Which of the following statements is correct regarding a myelinated nerve fibre?

(i) It is always associated with an axon. (ii) It allows rapid conduction of nerve impulses. (iii) It allows slow conduction of nerve impulses. (iv) It has nodes of Ranvier.

Options:

A) Only (i) and (ii)

B) Only (i), (ii), and (iii)

C) Only (i), (ii), and (iv)

D) Only (i), (iii), and (iv)

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

[c] Conduction of impulses is very slow in unmyelinated fibres.