Some neural tissues retain stem cells and thus the capacity to divide and replace lost neurons. Which of these special senses can replace its damaged neural receptors?

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Olfaction (sense of smell) is the only special sense that can replace its damaged neural receptors. The olfactory epithelium contains stem cells that continuously divide and differentiate into new olfactory receptors, allowing for new neurons to replace damaged ones. The other special senses such as audition (sense of hearing), equilibrium (sense of balance), and vision (sense of sight) do not have the capacity to replace damaged neural receptors with new ones.

Some Neural Tissues Retain Stem Cells and Thus the Capacity