Which of the Following Cell Populations in Our Body Has

Question

Which of the following cell populations in our body has the highest mitotic index?
A) Neurons
B) Hepatocytes
C) Red blood cells
D) Fibroblasts
E) Skeletal myocytes

Accepted Answer

Since they spend less time than the other cells in G₁, fibroblasts have a high mitotic index. Note that not all cells with a rapid turnover have a high mitotic index.