Greg Accidentally Cuts His Fingertip with a Knife

question 31

Multiple Choice

Greg accidentally cuts his fingertip with a knife. The next day he notices that his fingertip seems numb to the touch. Greg is very concerned about this, but you tell him not to worry because nerves in the _____ regenerate thanks to _____.

• A)central nervous system; oligodendroglial cells.
• B)central nervous system; Schwann cells
• C)peripheral nervous system; Schwann cells
• D)peripheral nervous system; oligodendroglial cells

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Definitions:

Prolonged Period

An extended length of time, usually longer than typical or expected.

Dynamic Training

A form of exercise that involves movement and activities designed to improve strength, speed, and functional mobility through variable resistance.

Muscle Contraction

The physiological process where muscles respond to stimuli and change in tension, leading to movement or maintenance of posture.

Constant Force

A force that remains unchanged in magnitude and direction over time.