Question

practice question: muscle and nerve cells have developed a particular characteristic to a greater extent than most other cell types in the body. what is this characteristic, and how does it relate to their specialized functions? a) ability to store large amounts of fat b) ability to conduct electrical impulses c) ability to secrete digestive enzymes d) ability to divide rapidly

Explanation:

Muscle and nerve cells are specialized for communication and movement. Nerve cells transmit electrical impulses for signal - carrying throughout the body, and muscle cells can contract in response to electrical impulses. Storing fat is more characteristic of adipose cells, secreting digestive enzymes is for cells in the digestive system, and rapid division is typical of stem cells and some epithelial cells.

Answer:

B. Ability to conduct electrical impulses