Stem Cells Quiz

What are stem cells?

• Cells that carry oxygen through the blood system

• Cells that can become any specialised cell

• Cells that produce insulin in the pancreas

• Cells that make up the body's tissues and organs

Where are blood stem cells found in the body?

• In the skin

• In the brain

• In the pancreas

• In the bone marrow

What is the potential application of lab-grown human cells?

• Creating new viruses

• Producing new animal species

• Testing new medical treatments

• Developing new pesticides

What is the role of stem cells in the blood system?

• To carry messages between the brain and the body

• To produce oxygen in the body

• To generate new blood cells

• To stretch and contract in muscles

What is the challenge in understanding stem cells in the lab?

• Understanding how to recreate signals in the lab

• Understanding how to grow pure populations of any cell type

• Understanding how to make stem cells do what you want

• Understanding each decision and how it's controlled

What is the potential application of stem cell research in regenerative medicine?

• To address medical conditions and problems

• To improve hair follicle growth

• To create new viruses

• To develop new pesticides

What is the main obstacle to beta cell transplantation in diabetes?

• Shortage of donor cells

• Lack of insulin production

• Inability to isolate stem cells

• Difficulty in growing insulin-producing cells

What is the potential application of lab-grown human cells?

• Developing new pesticides

• Testing new medical treatments

• Producing new animal species

• Creating new viruses

What is the function of embryonic stem cells?

• To produce insulin in the pancreas

• To become any specialised cell

• To carry oxygen through the blood system

• To maintain the body's tissues and organs