Some differentiated cells retain the ability to proliferate as needed to repair damaged tissue throughout the life of the organism. Which of the following cell types do not retain this unique ability?

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Neurons are fully differentiated cells that have lost their ability to divide and cannot proliferate to repair damaged tissue. Fibroblasts, endothelial cells, and epithelial cells can all divide and proliferate as needed to repair damaged tissue.

Some Differentiated Cells Retain the Ability to Proliferate as Needed