What would happen to skin cells if mitosis did not take place?

a. skin cells would regrow from other types of cells.
b. skin cells would be replaced at a slower rate.
c. skin cells would be replaced with new cells.
d. skin cells would die and not be replaced.

Skin cells would die and not be replaced

The correct answer is D. Skin cells would die and they are not replaced.

Skin is the outer layer which covers the body. It can also be referred to as the largest organ which is found in integumentary system.

The skin was different types of cells. For example, Langerhans cells which their work is to produce immunity.

Melanocytes cells which produce pigment cells,.

Keratinocytes which produce skin cells.

Most of the skin cells are lost every day.

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