Why are neurons unable to undergo mitosis in adults?

A. Mature neurons lack a nucleus.
B. Neurons lack mitochondria.
C. Mature neurons lack Nissl bodies.
D. Mature neurons lack centrioles.
E. Mature neurons lack adequate supplies of cytoplasm for cell division.


D. Mature neurons lack centrioles.

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Which region of the spinal cord has more spinal nerve pairs than the corresponding number of vertebrae?

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