Question

A human liver cell is very different in structure and function from a nerve cell in the same person. This is best explained by the fact that a. different genes function in each type of cell b. liver cells can reproduce while the nerve cells cannot c. liver cells contain fewer chromosomes than nerve cell

Answer 1

Liver cell Vs Nerve cell

Explanation:

• b. liver cells can reproduce while the nerve cells cannot.

Liver cells , the fundamental units of liver are called hepatocytes. Hepatocytes secrete bile that helps in digestion by emulsifying fats. Hepatocytes are capable of dividing and they can regenerate damaged parts of the liver.

In contrast,

Nerve cells, the fundamental unit of nervous system are neurons. Neurons are longest cell of the human body and they contain a cell body and a long axon. Neurons conduct nerve impulses. Neurons are incapable of dividing and hence once damaged neuron cannot be replaced.