The outer covering of non-myelinated neurons in brain is?

Neurilemma

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Axolemma

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Oolemma

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Sarcolemma

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Solution

The correct option is B Axolemma
Unlike unmyelinated axons in peripharal nerves which are embedded in neurilemma of Schwann cells, the axons of central nerves do not have any covering. They are lined by the plasma membrane which is called Axolemma.
Hence the correct option is B.

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