The 'Bands of Büngner' are formed by which of the following?
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Correct answer: Schwann cell columns in the endoneurial tube
After axon loss, Schwann cells in the distal segment proliferate and arrange themselves in longitudinal columns known as Bands of Büngner. These columns provide a physical guide and growth factors for regenerating axonal sprouts.
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