Question

Wallerian degeneration is seen in?

• A. Peripheral nervous system
• B. Central nervous system
• C. Muscular system
• D. Endocrine system

Hint:

When studying nerve injury, focus on how Wallerian degeneration helps in understanding the recovery and repair process in peripheral nerves.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Wallerian degeneration is a process that occurs in the peripheral nervous system following injury to a nerve. It involves the degeneration of the axon and myelin sheath distal to the injury site. This process is seen in conditions such as nerve trauma, where the nerve is severed or damaged.