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Myelinated and Unmyelinated Fibres

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Nodes of Ranvier is absent in non-myelinated neuron

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The correct option is A True
Nodes of Ranvier do not exist in non-myelinated nerve fibers.
This is due to the absence of nissl bodies in Ranvier's node.
Schwann cells surround myelinated nerve fibers, forming a myelin sheath surrounding the axon.
Final Answer: The given statement is true.

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(iii) Nodes of Ranvier of axon is exposed to ECF
(iv) In myelinated neurons, ion channels and transport pumps are absent in the nodes of Ranvier
(v) In myelinated nerve fibre, the nerve impulse travel as a continous wave of depolarisation
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