Regeneration of Nerve Fibers in the Central Nervous System Is

question 49

Multiple Choice

Regeneration of nerve fibers in the central nervous system is highly unlikely because:

• A) there are no neurolemmas (sheaths of Schwann).
• B) oligodendrocytes inhibit axon regeneration.
• C) astrocytes rapidly form a physical barrier of scar tissue.
• D) all of these choices

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