In order to regenerate, a peripheral nerve fiber must have which of the following?

A. All dendrites intact
B. At least the entire axon and neurilemma intact
C. At least part of the neurosoma intact
D. The neurosoma and at least some neurilemma intact
E. At least half the length of the fiber intact


Answer: D

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