Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE?  

• A) Once a person reaches maturity, cell division stops except to repair wounds.
• B) Cell division in an adult signifies cancer.
• C) Select cells throughout the body retain the ability to divide and replace themselves.
• D) Cells making up a multicellular individual are not considered to be individually "alive."
• E) All cells retain the ability to divide even after the organism reaches maturity.

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Definitions:

Newborn Reflex

An involuntary response to a specific stimulus present in newborn babies, showcasing early neural development.

Sleeping

The natural resting state in which the body is not active and the mind is unconscious, essential for health and well-being.

Stepping

describes the movement made by lifting a foot and setting it down in a new position, as in walking or climbing.

Dissociative Episode

A temporary incident of dissociation that can result in a disconnect between a person's thoughts, identity, consciousness, or memory.