What Is One Impediment to Regeneration of Axons in the Mammalian

question 143

Multiple Choice

What is one impediment to regeneration of axons in the mammalian central nervous system?

• A) Inhibitory chemicals secreted by the damaged portion of the axon
• B) Bacterial infections caused by the decaying tissue
• C) Glia release chemicals that inhibit axon growth
• D) Inhibitory messages sent from the cell nucleus when an axon is damaged

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