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Q9.    Differentiate between:

         (a) Myelinated and non-myelinated axons

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Myelinated Axons

Non-myelinated Axons

1. Myelin sheath is present.  1. Myelin sheath is absent.
2. Nodes of Ranvier are present.  2. Nodes of Ranvier are absent.
 It is found in the grey matter of the brain, spinal cord, and autonomous nervous system. 3. It is found in the white matter of the brain, spinal cord and autonomous nervous system.
4. The conduction of nerve impulse is node to node. 4. The conduction of nerve impulse is smooth.
5. The speed of conduction of impulse is 50 times faster than in non-myelinated axon.  5. The speed of conduction of impulse is slow.
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