Which of the following neurons may not have myelin sheath?

Assessment: WAEC SSCE - Biology - 2011 (Objective) Subject: Biology

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Which of the following neurons may not have myelin sheath?
Answer Details
Sensory neurons may not have myelin sheath. Sensory neurons are responsible for transmitting signals from the sensory receptors (such as those in the skin, eyes, ears, nose, and tongue) to the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). Some sensory neurons have long axons that extend from the periphery to the spinal cord or brain, and these axons may be covered by myelin sheath produced by Schwann cells. However, not all sensory neurons have myelin sheath. For example, some sensory neurons that are involved in transmitting pain signals may have very short or no myelin sheath. This lack of myelin sheath can contribute to the sensation of pain, as it allows the signal to be transmitted more slowly and with greater intensity.

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