Central Nervous System Axons Regenerate Much Better in Fish Than

question 114

Multiple Choice

Central nervous system axons regenerate much better in fish than in mammals because:

• A) fish nerves do not have to travel so far to reach their target.
• B) fewer fish nerves are covered with myelin.
• C) fish do not produce as much scar tissue.
• D) fish generally have a lower body temperature.

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