Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology, Modified MasteringA&P with eText and Access Card (10th Edition)
Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology, Modified MasteringA&P with eText and Access Card (10th Edition)
10th Edition
ISBN: 9780133988550
Author: Frederic H. Martini, Judi L. Nath, Edwin F. Bartholomew
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 12, Problem 13RQ
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The reason that the neurons cannot be replaced in the nervous system, when they are lost to injury or disease.

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The neurons do not divide in the nervous system. This occurs if the neurons get injured or get infected with a disease. The centrioles organelles form the microtubules, which get attached to the chromosomes. The chromosomes are pulled towards the ends of the neuronal cells.

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