If you cut the optic nerve of a newt, what happens?
A) The fibers grow back and attach to random targets, so they see a scrambled picture.
B) The fibers grow back and attach to their original targets, resulting in normal vision.
C) The newt remains blind, since neurons do not regenerate.
D) The fibers attach to multiple targets, resulting in blurry vision.

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Unlike in mammals, the optic nerve fibers of newts have the ability to regenerate and reattach to their original targets, allowing for normal vision to be restored.

If You Cut the Optic Nerve of a Newt, What