Question

Will's femoral nerve was crushed while clinicians tried to control bleeding from his femoral artery. This resulted in loss of function and sensation in his legs, which gradually returned over the course of a year. Which cells were important in his recovery? Explain how this process is different in the CNS and PNS.

Answer 1

These cells were neurons, macrophages and the Schwann cells.

Step-by-step explanation:

- Neuroglia in the peripheral nervous system (PNS) includes the Schwann cells

- Microglia/macrophage cells are part of the first line of defense in the central nervous system (CNS).

- Both the CNS and PNS consists of neurons.