Why can't neurons divide?

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Answer 1 · 2016-10-15T05:34:45

Neurons can not divide after the birth.

For a cell to divide it should undergo either Mitosis or Meiosis. As neurons are somatic cells then they should undergo Mitosis.
For Mitosis to occur, Centrioles should move to the poles and should develop spindle fibers that pull the chromosomes.
Neurons lack the Centrioles and hence Mitosis is not possible and so they can't divide.