Cekk Structure One Flashcards
1
Q
Each cell must maintain what at the cellular level?
A
Homeostasis
2
Q
What are the extra embryonic tissues?
A
Placenta and umbilical cord
3
Q
What are stem cells?
A
Undifferentiated biological cells that can differentiate into specialised cells and can divide through mitosis to produce more stem cells.
4
Q
What are the two broads types of stem cells in mammals?
A
Embryonic stem cells isolated from the inner cell mass of the blastocysts.
Adult stem cells which are found in various tissues
5
Q
What stem cells act as a repair system for the body?
A
Stem cells and progenitor cells
6
Q
What is potency?
A
Differentiation potential of the stem cell
