Stem Cells Flashcards
1
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Name the different Types of stem cells
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Multipotent Stem cells, Pluripotent Stem Cells and Induced Pluripotent stem cells
2
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What are Multipotent cells?
A
They are Stem cells that have already differenciated down a certain path
3
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what are pluripotent stem cells
A
these cells can develop into any cell in the body. They are found in embryo’s and umbilical cords
4
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what are induced pluripotent Cells
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iPS cells are adult cells that have been reprogramed back to a embrotic like state. they are not used yet because in trials they have caused tumours
