What Types of Cells Do Not Undergo Mitosis?
Once mature, muscle cells, particularly heart muscle cells, usually don't divide anymore. So handle your heart with care, folks!
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Red blood cells are another type; they actually lose their nucleus when they mature, making mitosis impossible for them.
Neurons in the brain and spinal cord generally don't undergo mitosis after they鈥檝e matured. Once they鈥檙e damaged, they're pretty hard to replace!
Honestly, mature neurons, red blood cells, and heart muscle cells all skip the mitosis party.
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