Neurilemma is wrapped around most axons in all nervous systems EXCEPT for the __________ nervous system.
A) sympathetic
B) parasympathetic
C) somatic
D) central

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Neurilemma, also known as the myelin sheath, is only present around axons in the peripheral nervous system, not in the central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord. Therefore, the correct answer is D, central nervous system. The sympathetic, parasympathetic, and somatic nervous systems are all part of the peripheral nervous system and have axons coated with neurilemma.

Neurilemma Is Wrapped Around Most Axons in All Nervous Systems