Human Anatomy (9th Edition)
Human Anatomy (9th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134320762
Author: Frederic H. Martini, Robert B. Tallitsch, Judi L. Nath
Publisher: PEARSON
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To analyze:

The effects of the injured axon on the nerve function and whether the little girl regain normal function.

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A small girl injured the elbow, causing a slight muscle damage and a partially severed nerve in the arm.

Introduction:

The axon is also known as the nerve fiber. It is a long extension of neurons, which transmit electrical impulses. The main function of the axon is to conduct information to muscles, glands, and neurons.

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