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you have a completely new body every seven years but your brain cells never are replaced.

All cells are not regenerated or renewed daily; it depends on which cells of the body you speak of.

Actually the term "brain cells" includes neurons and there has been recent research proving that neurogenesis does, in fact, occur to replace dead neurons. I've personally read articles on this type of research having been done initially with rats, and even more recently with patients with Alzheimer's. I subscribe to the Dana Foundation's free newsletter and it has very interesting articles on the brain. I would highly suggest it. Here is an article on their website about neurogenesis research.

http://www.Dana.org/news/publications/detail.aspx?id=6316

I've heard of the 7-year cycle for cell regeneration, but I've not found any research sites connected with that. I'd be interested in seeing a link to the source for the first person's answer. (I was Googling this same question myself, which is how I found this site in the first place.) :)

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The epidermis of most plants is made of transparent cells that allow light into the mesophyll cells below them, which contain chloroplasts and are the site of photosynthesis. Additionally, the epidermis contains stomata, which are pores that allow for the exchange of gases with the atmosphere. This lets the plants take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen, as well as allowing for transpiration (evaporation), which ultimately helps to move water into leaves. Waters is also needed for photosynthesis.


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Why is the upper epidermis thicker than the lower epidermis?

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