Following a spinal cord injury, formation of scar tissue prevents neuronal regeneration in the
A) central nervous system.
B) peripheral nervous system.
C) neurotransmitters.
D) intracellular fluid.

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Scar tissue formation following a spinal cord injury primarily prevents neuronal regeneration in the central nervous system (CNS), not in the peripheral nervous system (PNS). The CNS includes the brain and spinal cord, where regenerative capabilities are limited, partly due to the inhibitory environment created by scar tissue.

Following a Spinal Cord Injury, Formation of Scar Tissue Prevents