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Why does a normal skin cell have a higher mitotic index compared to normal breast and normal lung cells? HTML Editor Β Ι Ο Α
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Because skin is a protective layer covering all the internal viscera including lungs and breasts. Skin cells as they are in direct exposure to outer environment are prone to some cuts, injuries, wounds etc. Hence the skin cells are required to repair the tissues as soon as possible. On the other hand, lung cells or breast cells don't require to grow once they attain certain age normally so the cells remain in Quiescent stage (Qo).

Hence skin cells have to have higher mitotic index

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