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What Is a Neuron

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Differentiate between.

Myelinated and Unmyelinated nerve fibres.

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Myelinated nerve fibres Unmyelinated nerve fibres
Nerve fibres are covered by a myelin sheath.
Nerve fibres are not covered by a myelin sheath.
It consists of nodes of Ranvier and the speed of transmission of impulses is high.
Does not contain nodes of Ranvier and the speed of impulse transmission is low.
There is no loss of impulse during transmission.
There is a loss of impulse during transmission.

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