Which of the following describes 'Retrograde Degeneration' in a damaged neuron?
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Correct answer: Degeneration of the proximal axon segment
Retrograde degeneration is the breakdown of the proximal portion of the axon, extending from the site of injury back toward the first node of Ranvier. It usually involves only a few internodes.
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