stem cells Flashcards
1
Q
what are stem cells?
A
undifferentiated or blank cells from which other cells can be derived from
2
Q
what are the properties of stem cells?
A
self renewal or potency
3
Q
where do stem cells come from?
A
bone marrow
4
Q
what is the most potent?
A
totipotent (any)
5
Q
what is the 2nd most potent?
A
pluripotent (many)
6
Q
what is the middle potent?
A
mulipotent (some)
7
Q
what is the 2nd least potent?
A
ogliopotent (few)
8
Q
what is the least potent?
A
unipotent (one)
9
Q
what are embryonic stem cells?
A
pluripotent
10
Q
what are somatic stem cells?
A
multi potent
