Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function, 7th Edition

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Chapter 12 - Section 12.3 - Figure 12.8 - Unmyelinated Nerve Fibers - Page 446: 2

Answer

Smaller diameter

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Unmyelinated nerve fibers have the anatomical advantage of being smaller. The smaller diameter contributes relatively little bulk to the nervous tissue.
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