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Depending on the number of sheaths ,nerve fibres are of two types :-

  • Myelinated (Medullated) Nerve Fibre.
  • Nonmyelinated (NonMedullated) Nerve Fibre.

Myelinated (Medullated) Nerve Fibre.:-are those nerve fibres which are covered by two sheaths ,myelin & neurolemma.

Nonmyelinated (NonMedullated) Nerve Fibre.:-these nerve fibres are devoid of myelin sheath .However,neurolemma is present.

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