Peripheral nerve regenerates at the rate of ________ mm per day?
Correct answer: A. 1
- A. 1
- B. 2
- C. 0.5
- D. 5
Explanation
Peripheral axons generally regenerate at approximately 1 mm per day, provided the connective-tissue pathway and neuron remain viable. This slow rate explains why functional recovery after nerve injury takes months.
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