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the answer is yes damaged brain cells can be replaced.

The brain's ability to act and react in ever-changing ways is known, in the scientific community, as "neuroplasticity." This special characteristic allows the brain's estimated 100 billion nerve cells, also called neurons (aka "gray matter"), to constantly lay down new pathways for neural communication and to rearrange existing ones throughout life, thereby aiding the processes of learning, memory, and adaptation through experience. Neuroplasticity is the saving grace of the damaged or disabled brain; without it, lost functions could never be regained, nor could disabled processes ever hope to be improved. Plasticity allows the brain to rebuild the connections that, because of trauma, disease, or genetic misfortune, have resulted in decreased abilities. It also allows us to compensate for irreparably damaged or dysfunctional neural pathways by strengthening or rerouting our remaining ones.

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Can brain cells regenerate?

Healthy individuals lose around 9,000 brain cells daily. Certain drugs such as ketamine, nitrous oxide, and inhalants cause brain cell death at almost thirty times the normal rate. Alcohol plays a role in brain cell death, but not as large a part as drugs.


Does salt kill brain cells?

Consuming salt in normal amounts should not have a significant effect on brain cells. However, consuming extremely high levels of salt, such as in cases of salt poisoning, can lead to a condition called hypernatremia, which can cause brain swelling and potentially damage brain cells. It is important to maintain a balanced diet and avoid excessive salt intake.


There are some cells that can not go through Mitosis In other words an organism can not make any new ones when the cells die Human nerve and muscle cells are examples?

That's correct. Nerve and muscle cells are examples of cells that are incapable of undergoing mitosis to generate new cells once they have matured. This is due to their specialized functions and structures that make it challenging for them to divide and replicate. Instead, these cells are typically replaced through repair processes, such as tissue regeneration or repair by stem cells.


What are the 4 main cells in your body?

The four main types of cells in the human body are red blood cells, white blood cells, nerve cells (neurons), and epithelial cells. Each of these cell types plays a critical role in the functioning of the body.


What are two things all cells must have?

Two things a cell must have are DNA and Ribosomes. Purposes DNA: Without DNA cells can't reproduce or the anythin really. Its like the brain of the cell , without it, you cant function properly. Ribosomes: They are a "must-have" organelle (the name for an organ in a cell) for protein production , the cell's food. Without the cell will "starve" and die.

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How do you repair sun damaged in eyes?

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How can you replace your damage garden?

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