Neural Control and Coordination Question 21
21. Four healthy people in their twenties got involved in injuries resulting in damage and death of a few cells of the following. Which of the cells are least likely to be replaced by new cells?
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(a) Liver cells
(b) Neurons
(c) Malpighian layer of the skin
(d) Osteocytes
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Answer : b
Hints & Solutions
(b) The neurons are cells specialised to conduct an electrochemical current. Neuron cells do not have the capability of division.