Once Nerve Cells Become Mature, They Don't Usually Undergo Cell

question 87

Multiple Choice

Once nerve cells become mature, they don't usually undergo cell division.Based on your knowledge of the cell cycle, you would predict that mature nerve cells become arrested in the __________ of the cell cycle.

• A) G₀ phase
• B) S phase
• C) prophase
• D) G₁ phase
• E) G₂ phase

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Definitions:

Glands

Organs in the body that synthesize substances such as hormones or sweat, secreting them for use throughout the body or excreting them for removal.

Allostatic Load

The wear and tear on the body accumulated through chronic stress, significantly impacting physical and mental health.

Physiological Stress

A reaction of the body to a stimulus or environment that disturbs the physical or mental equilibrium, causing strain to the body's systems.

Central Nervous System

A complex system of nerves and cells that control activities within the body, comprising the brain and spinal cord.