is it possible for the human brain to regenerate brain cells?

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is it possible for the human brain to regenerate brain cells?

2007-01-31 10:30:35 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health

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Recently they have discovered that this does happen:
http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/926345803.html

2007-01-31 10:41:01 · answer #1 · answered by daisy519 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Brain cells do not regenerate at all. When it is damaged, it undergoes Fibrosis, scar tissue formation, no chances of the brain cells to be replaced by a new one. Unlike in epithelial cells, they undergo regeneration easily.

2007-01-31 10:44:11 · answer #2 · answered by cherrey w 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋