4. Cellular Differentiation - Embryonic and Tissue (Adult) Stem Cells Flashcards

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Where are embryonic stem cells found and what are they capable of?

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In the very early embryo and are capable of differentiating into all the cell types that make up the organism

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What do tissue (adult) stem cells do?

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they replenish differentiated cells that need to be replaced but can only give rise to a limited range of cell types

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Why is researching stem cells important?

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Stem cell lines can provide information into processes such as cell growth, differentiation and gene regulation

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What can stem cells be used as?

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Model cells to study how diseases develop or for drug testing

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What is a therapeutic value of stem cells?

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They can be used in the repair of damaged or diseased organs

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