Injecting epidermal growth factor into the ventricle of a live animal:
A) produces only progenitor cells.
B) will produce functional regrowth in a brain-damaged animal.
C) produces cells that eventually differentiate into neurons and glia.
D) produces only cells that turn into glia.

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Injecting epidermal growth factor into the ventricle of a live animal produces cells that eventually differentiate into neurons and glia. This has been observed in several animal models and has shown promising results in promoting functional regrowth in brain-damaged animals. It is not accurate to say that it produces only progenitor cells or only cells that turn into glia.

Injecting Epidermal Growth Factor into the Ventricle of a Live