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Explain how differentiation led to the development of a nerve cell from a fertilized egg. Then, explain how a nerve cell is specialized for cell communication.

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Differentiation occurs numerous times during the development of a multicellular organism as it changes from a simple zygote to a complex system of tissues and cell types. ... Differentiation dramatically changes a cell's size, shape, membrane potential, metabolic activity, and responsiveness to signals.

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