Stem cells Flashcards
1
Q
What are stem cells?
A
Unspecialised cells that can reproduce indefinitely, differentiate into one or more specialised cell types.
2
Q
Two types ?
A
Adult and embryonic
3
Q
Function?
A
Can generate tissues, organs, or organisms
4
Q
Totipotent
A
Generate all the tissues of the embryo and extra-embryonic tissues, such as the placenta
5
Q
Pluripotent
A
Generate cells all three germ layers but not the extra-embryonic tissues
6
Q
Multipotent
A
Ability to differentiate into multi-lineages but not to all germ layers
7
Q
Unipotent
A
Ability to differentiate along only one lineage
8
Q
Autologous
A
Take from an individual and return to same person
9
Q
Allogeneic
A
Take from an individual and return to a different person
10
Q
A
