STEM CELLS

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What are stem cells?

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Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that have the potential to develop into various types of specialized cells in the body.

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What is the main characteristic of undifferentiated cells?

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Undifferentiated cells, like stem cells, have not yet developed into a specific cell type and can divide to form different cell types.

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What are embryonic stem cells?

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Embryonic stem cells are stem cells derived from early-stage embryos that can differentiate into almost any cell type.

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What are adult stem cells?

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Adult stem cells are undifferentiated cells found in various tissues that can differentiate into a limited range of cell types.

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What does 'multipotent' mean?

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Multipotent refers to stem cells that can differentiate into multiple, but not all, cell types.

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What does 'pluripotent' mean?

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Pluripotent refers to stem cells that can differentiate into almost any cell type in the body.

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What is the difference between multipotent and pluripotent stem cells?

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Multipotent stem cells can become a limited number of cell types, while pluripotent stem cells can become almost any cell type.

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What is a key benefit of using a patient's own stem cells for treatment?

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Using a patient's own stem cells reduces the risk of rejection by the immune system.

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What is the role of stem cells in tissue repair?

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Stem cells can divide and differentiate to replace damaged or lost cells in tissues.

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What is the significance of stem cell research?

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Stem cell research has the potential to lead to breakthroughs in regenerative medicine and treatments for various diseases.