Multiple choice

Which of the following options is the longest cell in the human body?

  1. nerve cell

  2. muscle cell

  3. gland cell

  4. bone cell
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Explanation

Neurons (nerve cells) are the longest cells in the human body, with some extending from the spinal cord to the toes. They have long axons that can reach over a meter in length, making them significantly longer than muscle, gland, or bone cells.

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