Which of the following is not a special characteristic of neurons? a. they are long-lived lasting an individual’s lifespan b. they are all amitotic c. they have a high metabolic rate d. all of the above e. none of the above

Which of the following is not a special characteristic of neurons? a. they are long-lived lasting an individual’s lifespan b. they are all amitotic c. they have a high metabolic rate d. all of the above e. none of the above

Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

11th Edition

ISBN:9780134580999

Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

Section: Chapter Questions

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Which of the following is not a special characteristic of neurons?

a. they are long-lived lasting an individual’s lifespan

b. they are all amitotic

c. they have a high metabolic rate

d. all of the above

e. none of the above

Chemical pathways by which living things function, especially those that provide cellular energy, such as the transformation of energy from food into the energy of ATP. Metabolism also focuses on chemical pathways involving the synthesis of new biomolecules and the elimination of waste.

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