Embryology Flashcards
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What’s an embryo?
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A cluster of cells as a product of conception
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What does PGD stand for?
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Pre-genetic diagnosis
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What is embryology?
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The science dealing with the development of embryos.
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Advantages of stem cell research
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- To find cures
- Limbs/organs can be grown and used in transplants
- To test potential drugs/medicine
- To help scientists to learn about human growth and cell development
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Disadvantages of stem cell research
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- Long term effects are unknown
- Devalues diversity in life
- Technology is exploited by some scientists
- Problems if carried out without parents consent
- It’s unnatural
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How could scientists exploit stem cell research technology?
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- Profitable if made available to everyone
- Designer babies
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What do fundamental Christians believe about embryology?
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The embryo is a life, and once an embryo is used once in research, it perishes. Therefore going against “thou shalt not murder”
