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What is a major component of the Schwann cell basal lamina that accelerates axonal regeneration?
What is a major component of the Schwann cell basal lamina that accelerates axonal regeneration?
- N-cadherin
- Thyroid hormone
- Laminin (correct)
- Fibronectin
What is the result of the polymerization of fibrinogen and fibronectin in nerve regeneration?
What is the result of the polymerization of fibrinogen and fibronectin in nerve regeneration?
- Formation of a gap in the nerve
- Degeneration of the nerve
- Formation of a fibrin matrix (correct)
- Release of growth factors
What is a consequence of denervation on muscle tissue?
What is a consequence of denervation on muscle tissue?
- Muscle remains unchanged
- Muscle undergoes rapid regeneration
- Muscle becomes fibrotic and stiff (correct)
- Muscle disappears
Which of the following is NOT a class of factors that enhance nerve regeneration?
Which of the following is NOT a class of factors that enhance nerve regeneration?
What is a consequence of major peripheral nerve injuries, such as brachial plexus palsy?
What is a consequence of major peripheral nerve injuries, such as brachial plexus palsy?
How long does muscle remain viable after denervation?
How long does muscle remain viable after denervation?
What is the outcome of wallerian degeneration on the Schwann cell basal lamina?
What is the outcome of wallerian degeneration on the Schwann cell basal lamina?
What is the role of filopodia in axonal regeneration?
What is the role of filopodia in axonal regeneration?
What may occur when incompletely injured nerves are exposed to unfamiliar proteins?
What may occur when incompletely injured nerves are exposed to unfamiliar proteins?
What is the structure of the growth cone composed of?
What is the structure of the growth cone composed of?
WhatfillType of cells fill the endoneurial tubes during axonal regeneration?
WhatfillType of cells fill the endoneurial tubes during axonal regeneration?
What guides the regenerating axon along the basal lamina tube?
What guides the regenerating axon along the basal lamina tube?
What is the primary goal of research in altering regeneration mechanisms in nerve repair?
What is the primary goal of research in altering regeneration mechanisms in nerve repair?
What is the effect of gangliosides on rat sciatic nerve regeneration?
What is the effect of gangliosides on rat sciatic nerve regeneration?
What is the role of immune system modulators in nerve repair?
What is the role of immune system modulators in nerve repair?
What is the function of forskolin in nerve regeneration?
What is the function of forskolin in nerve regeneration?
What is the effect of polyamines on rat sciatic nerve regeneration?
What is the effect of polyamines on rat sciatic nerve regeneration?
What is the category of strategies to improve results of nerve repair that includes gangliosides and forskolin?
What is the category of strategies to improve results of nerve repair that includes gangliosides and forskolin?
