Cell Division Key Words 1 Flashcards
1
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Totipotent
A
stem cells that can differentiate into any type of cell (including placental cells)`
2
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Pluripotent
A
stem cells that can form all tissue types (except placental cells)
3
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Multipotent
A
Stem cells that can form a range of cells within a certain type of tissue. `
4
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Meristematic tissue
A
Stem cells found in the growing regions of plants such as roots and shoots
5
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Squamous epithelium
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Tissue made up of a single, thin layer of squamous epithelial cells
6
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Ciliated epithelium
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Tissue which lines the trachea and oviduct with cells containing cilia which move in a rhythmic manner
7
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Cartilage
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A firm, flexible tissue which contains fibres of elastin and collagen.
8
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Erythrocytes
A
red blood cells
9
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Neutrophils
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A type of white blood cell with a lobed nucleus and lysosomes
