Stem Cell and Specialization

Name the cells, found in the early stages of an embryo’s development, which have the potential to develop into specialised cells.

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Complete the flowchart to show the levels of organisation found within a multicellular organism.

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State a reason, other than growth, why cells continue to be produced throughout life.

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Which of the following shows terms listed in order of increasing level of organisation in a multicellular organism?

• Organ -> Tissue -> System

• Organ --> System -> Tissue

• Tissue -> System -> Organ

• Tissue -> Organ -> System

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Stem cells are

• specialised cells which can divide to produce new stem cells

• specialised cells which are unable to divide to produce new stem cells

• non-specialised cells which can divide to produce new stem cells

• non-specialised cells which are unable to divide to produce new stem cells.

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Specialisation of cells in animals leads to the formation of

• tissues and organs

• meristems and organs

• stem cells and tissues

• stem cells and meristems.

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Describe the feature of stem cells which gives them the potential to develop into many different types of cells, such as blood and nerve cells.

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Which of the following statements refer to processes involving stem cells? Tick all that apply.

• Growth of new skin

• Transmission of nerve impulses

• Muscle contraction

• Repair of broken bones

• Production of insulin

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Identify the type of cell, present in bone marrow, which can divide and differentiate to produce red blood cells.

A group of similar cells which carry out the same function is known as _________.

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