A myelinated nerve fibre is enveloped by Schwann cells, which form a myelin sheath around the axon.
Reason:
An unmyelinated nerve fibre is not enclosed by a Schwann cell and hence does not form a myelin sheath around the axon.
A
Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
C
Assertion is true but reason is false
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
Both assertion and reason are false
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution
The correct option is B Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion The myelinated nerve fibres contain a myelin sheath surrounding the axons of nerve cells. Unmyelinated nerve fibre is not enclosed by a Schwann cell and hence does not form a myelin sheath around the axon.