The nurse is reviewing the process of mitosis with a group of young adults attending a family planning seminar. What should the nurse include when explaining the role of mitosis? Select all that apply
1. Replaces lost skin cells
2. Ensures rapid cell growth in early life
3. Results in the formation of sperm and ova
4. Maintains cells for respiratory functioning
5. Ensures continuity of cells in the gastrointestinal tract
1, 2, 4, 5
Explanation:
1. Mitosis replaces cells lost daily from skin surfaces.
2. Mitosis is responsible for rapid human growth in early life.
3. Meiosis occurs only in the reproductive cells of the testes and ovaries and results in the formation of sperm and ova.
4. Mitosis is responsible for replacing cells lost daily from the lining of the respiratory tract.
5. Mitosis replaces cells lost daily from the lining of the gastrointestinal tract.
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