Human blood vessels grown in lab

Human blood vessels grown in lab

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Science, Chemistry, Health Sciences, Biology

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains the process of culturing and multiplying cells in a lab to form a thin sheet, which is then rolled and incubated into a hollow tube. This tube is lined with cells from a superficial vein, originally part of a skin sample. The lab-grown blood vessels have potential applications in bypass surgery, offering a method to divert blood away from clogged vessels.

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What process is used to create the thin sheet of cells?

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Describe how the sheet of cells is transformed into a tube.

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What type of cells are used to line the tube?

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Explain the significance of using cells from a superficial vein.

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What potential medical application do lab-grown blood vessels have?

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