B2.4 Stem Cell Ethics - reflection prep

What is one of the main concerns about using embryonic stem cells?

• The health benefits will never be worth the high cost of obtaining them

• They might not be stably differentiated and start to divide out of control, causing cancer

• They are painful to obtain

• They grow too slowly to be useful.

What is a potential benefit of stem cell research?

• Curing all types of cancer.

• Treating spinal cord injuries.

• Eliminating the need for surgery.

• Preventing all genetic disorders.

What is one of the main ethical concerns regarding stem cell research?

• That it violates human rights

• The stem cells can't become many cell types

• The pain and suffering caused

• That it is a very expensive process

What are the advantages of using adult stem cells? (select MULTIPLE right answers)

• There are no ethical issues with obtaining them

• The donor can give consent

• They can be obtained without causing pain

• They are able to differentiate into many different cell types

• They are reliable as the procedure is tried and tested

What is a reason some people support embryonic stem cell research?

• It has no ethical concerns.

• It can potentially cure many different diseases.

• It is well tried and tested and reliable.

• It is the cheapest form of treatment.

What is the benefit of using cells from the umbilical cord?

• They are easier to control than embryonic cells.

• They help overcome ethical concerns.

• They grow faster than other cells.

• They are more expensive to produce.

What is one of the hopes for using stem cells in treating diabetes?

• To eliminate the need for injecting insulin.

• To create new types of insulin.

• To replace all dietary restrictions.

What is a reason for using adult stem cells over embryonic stem cells?

• They are easier to obtain ethically.

• They are more effective in treating genetic disorders.

• They have a higher potential for differentiation.

• They grow faster in laboratory conditions.

What is one thing you learnt in Tuesday's lesson (14th Jan) that you didn't know before or were surprised about?

Write down one question that you would like to ask Dr Ogbe after today's lesson