The longest cells in the human body are neurons, with some stretching nearly 5 feet down the spinal cord. These nerve cells transmit electrochemical messages that create movement, thought, and sensations, including pain.
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- Neurons are the longest cells, with the lengthiest stretching nearly 5 feet down the spinal cord. Aided by motor proteins, these nerve cells transmit electrochemical messages that create movement, thought and sensations, including pain.01-Jun-2022
- Length of neuron from base of spine to big toe-longest cell in human body. Related BioNumbers Length of giant neurons.
