Human Anatomy & Physiology (9th Edition)

by Marieb, Elaine N.; Hoehn, Katja N.

Published by Pearson

ISBN 10: 0321743261

ISBN 13: 978-0-32174-326-8

Chapter 13 - The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflex Activity - Review Questions - Page 522: 18

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In the PNS, macrophages and Schwann cells aid the regeneration process physically and chemically. Macrophages fail to aid the process in the CNS. Further, oligodendrocytes die and thus do not aid fiber regeneration

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