Within the PNS,a neuron will regenerate only if:
A)the neuron was myelinated.
B)the surrounding neuroglia regenerate first.
C)scar tissue is removed by phagocytosis.
D)the cell body remains intact.

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The cell body of the neuron must remain intact in order for it to regenerate in the PNS. If the cell body is damaged or destroyed, the neuron will not be able to regenerate. Myelination, surrounding neuroglia, and scar tissue removal may affect the speed or success of regeneration, but they are not the essential factor in determining whether regeneration is possible.

Within the PNS,a Neuron Will Regenerate Only If