In which part of a severed nerve does Wallenberg degeneration typically occur?

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The portion of the nerve attached to the cell body (proximal end)The segment of the nerve disconnected from the cell body (distal end)Both ends of the severed nerve fibersAll of the above are correct

Explanation

Wallenberg degeneration refers to the degeneration that happens in the distal segment of a nerve fiber after it has been cut and separated from the cell body. The proximal part, which remains connected to the cell body, does not undergo this type of degeneration.