The longest cells in the body are ________.

egg cells

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sperm cells

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nerve cells

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none of these

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Solution

The correct option is C
nerve cells

The correct option is C:
Explanation of the correct option
The nerve cells are the longest cells in the human body.
The nerve cell is long as its function is to transmit messages to and fro the brain and the organs.
The size of the nerve cell ranges from 0.1 millimeter to 1 meter.
Explanation of the incorrect options
Option A:
The ostrich egg cell is about 23 cm, it is the largest cell.
Option B:
The sperm cells have a size of 2.5 to 3.5 um in diameter.

Final answer: The longest cells in the body are nerve cells.

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