Biology GCSE
Neurone regeneration
What Neurone regeneration means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Neurone regeneration
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The limited ability of mature neurones to divide, meaning damage to neurones is often permanent.
Topics that use Neurone regeneration
- The brain (biology only) (AQA GCSE)
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