Mod:1 Lesson 4: What are stem cells?

Question 1

True / False Stem cells retain the ability to divide and differentiate into different types of cells.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

True / False Stem cells are continuously replenished by more mature cells.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

True / False Pluripotent stem cells can give rise to many different types of cells.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

The stem cells that give rise to blood cells are located in the:

Answer 4

Bone Marrow

Question 5

What effects can cancer therapy have on the pluripotent stem cells that give rise to blood cells?

Answer 5

Many anticancer treatments kill rapidly dividing pluripotent stem cells in the marrow, causing bone marrow suppression and leaving the patient vulnerable to other diseases.