The insulating sheath covering the neural axon is called

plasmalemma

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neurilemma

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dura mater

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pia mater

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Solution

The correct option is B neurilemma
Neurilemma is a thin insulating sheath covering the neural axon.
So, the correct answer is option 'neurilemma'.

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