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Which of the following types of neurons are replaced throughout adult life?

A) retinal ganglion cellsB) auditory outer and inner hair cellsC) retinal bipolar cellsD) olfactory receptor cells

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D) olfactory receptor cells

Step-by-step explanation:

The olfactory receptor neurons are located in the nasal cavity, they have dendrites that go all the way to the mucus. In vertebrates the olfactory system has the parcularity of performing neurogenesis and the replacement of degenerating receptor neurons through all the adult life.

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