Assertion : Non-myelinated nerve fibres do not possess nodes of Ranvier.
Reason : This is due to the absence of nissl's bodies in node of Ranvier.

Options

A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
B. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
C. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
D. If both the assertion and reason are false

Answer

C

Explanation

Non – myelinated nerve fibres do not pass nodes of Ranvier and they have continous conduction of nerve impulse. This is due to the absence of myelin sheath.