Which of These Statements Concerning the Ability of Certain Cells

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements concerning the ability of certain cells to divide and produce new cells is correct?

• A)Permanent cells cannot undergo mitosis and divide.
• B)Labile cells do not actively replicate,but retain the ability to divide after an injury.
• C)Stable cells continue to divide throughout life.
• D)Neurons and skeletal muscle cells are considered to be stable cells.
• E)Permanent cells are routinely replaced by regeneration.

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Definitions:

Maintenance Rehearsal

Rote repetition of material in order to maintain its availability in memory.

Prefrontal Cortex

The part of the brain located at the front of the frontal lobe, associated with complex cognitive behavior, personality expression, decision making, and moderating social behavior.

Amygdala

A part of the brain's limbic system involved in emotion, particularly fear and pleasure.

Frontal Lobes

Lobes at the front of the brain’s cerebral cortex; they contain areas involved in short-term memory, higher-order thinking, initiative, social judgment, and (in the left lobe, typically) speech production.