1.3 Terminolofy Flashcards
1
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Regeneration
A
The process whereby a body part is replaced or regrown
2
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Extra cellular matrix
A
A powder made from pig’s bladder
3
Q
Clan or mob
A
Groups of 5-20 meerkats
4
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Sentinel
A
Lookout meerkat
5
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Cell specialization
A
Cells develops in different ways to perform particular functions in a process called cell specialization
6
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Stem cell
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An unspecialized cell
7
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Differentiation
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The process where cells begin to look different from one another and perform different functions
8
Q
Embryonic stem cells
A
Stem cells found in embryos
9
Q
Adult stem cells
A
Cells that have a limited ability to create a variety of cell types
10
Q
Meristematic stem cells
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Plant stem cells
11
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Tissues
A
Groups of cells that function together to perform specialized tasks
