What is the first histological sign of nerve injury visible in the neuronal cell body (perikaryon)?
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Correct answer: Chromatolysis
Chromatolysis is characterized by the dispersion of Nissl bodies (rough ER) and the migration of the nucleus to a peripheral position. This change reflects a shift in cell metabolism toward protein synthesis for axonal repair.
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