Some neural tissues retain stem cells and thus the capacity to divide and replace lost neurons. Which of these special senses can replace its damaged neural receptors? a) proprioception b) vision c) olfaction d) hearing e) equilibrium.

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Adalynn Ibarra

6 May, 14:20

Some neural tissues retain stem cells and thus the capacity to divide and replace lost neurons. Which of these special senses can replace its damaged neural receptors? a) proprioception b) vision c) olfaction d) hearing e) equilibrium.

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Jazlynn Sanford · Answer 1

The answer is option C (olfaction).

Explanation:

When olfactory neural cells get to a critical stage or are damaged by nerve injury or are exposed to environmental agents that enter the nasal cavity, they tend to retain their stem cells, they degenerate and are replaced by newly generated receptor cells.