Stem Cells Flashcards
1
Q
Which stem cells can make all 210 cell types in the body
A
embryonic stem cells
2
Q
what are embryonic stem cells also known as
A
totipotent stem cells
3
Q
what are totipotent stem cells
A
undifferentiated cells that can differentiate into any of the body’s cell types
4
Q
where are adult stem cells located (examples)
A
bone marrow, skin, digestive system
5
Q
why are adult stem cells located in places like the skin
A
new cells need producing to replace cells that are dead
6
Q
what are adult stem cells known as and why
A
multipotent because they can only divide and differentiate into some of the cells in body
7
Q
In plants where are stem cells found
A
the meristematic tissues
