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Which of the following statement about neuron is incorrect ?

A

Dendrites are afferent fibres

B

Oligodendrocytes form myelin sheath around the axons in PNS

C

Neuroglia are common source of tumours

D

Schwann cells form myelin sheath around the axons in the PNS

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To determine which statement about neurons is incorrect, we will analyze each option provided in the question step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Analyze Option 1**: - The statement is: "Dendrites are the afferent fibers." - Dendrites are indeed afferent fibers as they receive signals and transmit impulses toward the cell body of the neuron. - **Conclusion**: This statement is **correct**. 2. **Analyze Option 2**: - The statement is: "Oligodendrocytes form myelin sheath around the axons in the peripheral nervous system." - This statement is incorrect because oligodendrocytes are responsible for forming the myelin sheath around axons in the **central nervous system (CNS)**, not the peripheral nervous system (PNS). In the PNS, Schwann cells perform this function. - **Conclusion**: This statement is **incorrect**. 3. **Analyze Option 3**: - The statement is: "Neuroglia are the common source of tumors." - This statement is correct. Neuroglia, or glial cells, can indeed be a source of tumors, known as gliomas. - **Conclusion**: This statement is **correct**. 4. **Analyze Option 4**: - The statement is: "Schwann cells form the myelin sheath around the axons in the peripheral nervous system." - This statement is correct. Schwann cells are responsible for forming the myelin sheath around the axons in the PNS. - **Conclusion**: This statement is **correct**. ### Final Conclusion: The incorrect statement about neurons is **Option 2**: "Oligodendrocytes form myelin sheath around the axons in peripheral nervous system." ---
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