Question
Which cell type undergoes terminal differentiation?(1 point)
Responses
stem cells
stem cells
heart cells
heart cells
epithelial cells
epithelial cells
hair cells
Responses
stem cells
stem cells
heart cells
heart cells
epithelial cells
epithelial cells
hair cells
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is **hair cells**.
Terminal differentiation refers to the process by which a cell becomes a specialized cell type that will not divide further. Hair cells, which are sensory cells found in the inner ear that contribute to hearing and balance, undergo terminal differentiation.
Terminal differentiation refers to the process by which a cell becomes a specialized cell type that will not divide further. Hair cells, which are sensory cells found in the inner ear that contribute to hearing and balance, undergo terminal differentiation.