Stem Cells

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Stem cells can be obtained from __________.

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all of the above (embryos, some adult tissues, umbilical cord blood)

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Which of the following cells is UNdifferentiated or UNspecialized?

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stem cell

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Stem cells are ____________________.

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undifferentiated cells that can turn into other types of cells

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Is the use of embryonic stem cells controversial in the US today?

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Yes

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What is true of induced pluripotent stem cells?

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They can be turned/forced into other types of cells in a lab.

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Define stem cells.

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Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that have the potential to develop into different cell types.

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What are the two main types of stem cells?

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Embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells.

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What is the significance of stem cells in medicine?

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Stem cells have the potential to regenerate damaged tissues and treat various diseases.

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What is differentiation in the context of stem cells?

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Differentiation is the process by which stem cells develop into specialized cells.

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What are pluripotent stem cells?

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Pluripotent stem cells can develop into almost any cell type in the body.