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This is genetically determined. Genes act in very complex manner to keep the number of cells and size of the organ. How this happen is largely beyond the comprehension.

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Why must the cell divide?

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When cells are stimulated to divide what happens?

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What are some examples cells divide rapidly some not at all after maturity?

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Do adult skin cells divide?

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