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Learn about Nerve Fibers

What are nerve fibers? 

What are types of nerve fibers? 
sensory fibers (1)
motor fibers (1)

What happens if a nerve fiber is damaged? 
The rate of nerve fiber regeneration is significantly decreased in diabetics. (2)
A nerve fiber in the central nervous system cannot fully regenerate. (1) 

Resources
1. https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-is-an-axon-5190652
2. https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/nerve-fiber-regeneration

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