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Four healthy people in their twenties got involved in injuries resulting in damage and death of a few cells of the following. Which of the cells are least likely to be replaced by new cells?

1. Liver cells
2. Neurons
3. Malpighian layer of the skin
4. Osteocytes

Correct answer: Osteocytes

Solution

Osteocytes are mature bone cells that are embedded in the bone matrix and are not typically replaced by new cells.

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