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Why do the muscle cells and nerve cells not have power of growth and regeneration?

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**Step-by-Step Text Solution:** 1. **Understanding Muscle Cells and Nerve Cells**: - Muscle cells (myocytes) are specialized for movement and contraction, allowing for locomotion. - Nerve cells (neurons) are specialized for transmitting electrical signals, known as nerve impulses, which are essential for communication within the nervous system. 2. **Specialization of Cells**: - Both muscle cells and nerve cells are highly specialized. This specialization means that they have specific functions that they perform efficiently, but it also limits their ability to grow and regenerate. ...
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