Friday, May 7, 2021

lifespan of cells and tissues

 

https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/what-cells-in-the-human-body-live-the-longest/#:~:text=Although%20the%20our%20bodies%20are,around%20for%20longer%20than%20others.&text=On%20average%2C%20the%20cells%20in,different%20organs%20of%20the%20body.

on average: 7-10

neutrophils, white cell: 2 days

cell in the middle eye lenses: entire lifespan of the host

brain cells: might live longer than the host

Brain cells: 200+ years?

Eye lens cells: Lifetime

Egg cells: 50 years

Heart muscle cells: 40 years

Intestinal cells (excluding lining): 15.9 years

Skeletal muscle cells: 15.1 years

Fat cells: 8 years

Hematopoietic stem cells: 5 years

Liver cells: 10-16 months

Pancreas cells: 1 year

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