Stem Cells Flashcards
1
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What are embryonic stem cells
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1) can turn into any type of cell
2
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What’s and undifferentiated cell?
A
Stem cells which can differentiate into any type of cell found in early human embryos
3
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How can stem cells be used to cure disease
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1) adult stem cells from the bone marrow can replace faulty blood cells
2) embryonic stem cells can replace faulty cells, insulin producing cells for diabetes
4
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What’s are the risks of using stem cells for medicine
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May become contaminated with disease in lab making patient sicker
5
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Why are people against stem cell research
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1) human embryos are potential life
