Anatomy, Physiology, and Disease 3rd Edition by Karen Lee,Jeff Ankney,Bruce Colbert

Exercise 26

Ray is unable to move on his own due to his spinal cord injury. _is condition presents many problems for the health care professional. Most tissues can repair themselves over time, but what about nervous tissue Can nerve cells regenerate Take the time to research new theories and ways to promote the repair and growth of nerve cells.
a. List the results of your research.
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b. What are some other areas that relate to tissue care that we must consider for an individual who cannot move unassisted and will be bedridden for most of his or her life
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