Question

Which of the following fact about the cells in our body is false?

• A. Skin cells are replaced every two weeks
• B. Bone cells are replaced every ten years in adults
• C. Epithelial cells of the gut last for only 5 years
• D. Liver cells are replaced every 300-500 days

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Epithelial cells of the gut last for only 5 years

Epithelial cells lining the gut lasts only 5 days. The average life of other gut cells is about 15 years.