Stem Cells Flashcards

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Embryonic stem cells

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Taken from very early embryo which can become any cell

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Tissue stem cells

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Found throughout the body and are more specialised which means that they can only become cells associated with that tissue

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What are stem cells 2 main functions

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Divide in order to self renew

To become more specialised cells

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Stem cells pathway

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Cell- tissue - organ - system

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