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The longest cell in the animal body is a/an

A
Osteocyte
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Neuron
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Chromatophore
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D
Lymph corpuscle
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Solution

The correct option is B Neuron
The longest cells in the human body are neurons. Neurons are cells within the nervous system and carry messages throughout the body. Although they range in size, some neurons are 3 feet long. These include the neurons that go from the skin into the spinal cord and up into the brain stem. Their impressive length makes neurons the longest cells in the body.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

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