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Which of the following is true for Neurilemma?

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Discontinuous at nodes of Ranvier
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Continuous at nodes of Ranvier and made by schwann cells
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Discontinuous at nodes of Ranvier and made by schwann cells
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Continuous at nodes of Ranvier and made by oligodendrocytes
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Solution

The correct option is A Continuous at nodes of Ranvier and made by schwann cells
Neurilemma serves a protective function for Peripheral nerve fibers. It is the outermost covering of the Schwann cells that surround the axon of the neuron.
So, option B is the correct option.

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