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This is the definition of neurotmesis. Causes include severe contusion, stretch and laceration.
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c
The entire nerve fibre is cut
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This is the definition for axonotmesis, not neuropraxis. Causes include crush injuries, traction and compression.
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b
Damage to the axon but not the endoneurium, lost portion of axon regenerates
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This is the correct definition.
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a
Loss of neuronal function only, due to focal demyelination
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This cannot occur if the cell body dies as neurons are post-mitotic and therefore not replaced.
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d
Regeneration of neurone after cell death
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This is the definition of re-innervation.
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e
Re-growth of a nerve to re-supply a muscle/effector
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2693
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Central and peripheral nervous system
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152
Neuroscience
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Which of the following is the definition of neuropraxis?
a