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Which of the following is not true about axonotmesis ?

Correct answer: C. Intact neural sheath is not present

  • A. Impairment of both sensory and motor function
  • B. Wallerian degeneration
  • C. Intact neural sheath is not present
  • D. Reversible loss, which will be regenerated i 6-8 wks

Explanation

In axonotmesis, the axon is interrupted but the surrounding neural connective-tissue sheath remains sufficiently intact to guide regeneration; Wallerian degeneration occurs distal to the injury. Therefore, saying that the neural sheath is not intact is false.

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