Regeneration and Stem Cells Quiz

Which of the following animals can regenerate a part of their body?

• Fish

• Birds

• Sea stars

• Humans

What is the main reason humans cannot regrow limbs like lizards?

• Lack of energy

• Insufficient nutrients

• Evolutionary trade-off

• Lack of stem cells

What is unique about the human liver compared to other organs?

• It does not filter waste

• It is the smallest organ

• It can regrow even if 75% is lost

• It can regenerate from stem cells

Why can't liver cells be easily grown outside the body for transplants?

• They are too large

• They need sunlight

• They don't survive long enough

• They require a specific temperature

What is the focus of the research at MIT's Lab for Multiscale Regenerative Technologies?

• Creating artificial limbs

• Studying animal behavior

• Mimicking the body's environment for liver cell growth

• Developing new medications