Which of these is not a factor that influences regeneration of PNS axons?
A. Distance of the damaged axon from the brain
B. Secretion of nerve growth factors by neurolemmocytes
C. Distance of the damaged axon from the receptor organ
D. Amount of damage
E. No exceptions; all of these affect regeneration
Answer: A
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