Stem Cells Flashcards
1
Q
When an egg and sperm fuse together they divide to form a ball of cells.
What is this called ?
A
An embryo
2
Q
Embryonic stem cells are ?
A
Pluripotent
3
Q
Embryonic stem cells can ?
A
Differentiate
4
Q
The cells _______ and ________ rapidly
A
Divide and grow
5
Q
Stem cells can treat what 4 diseases ?
A
Alzheimer’s
Paralysis
Parkinson’s
Diabeaties
6
Q
Stem cells are found in your ?
A
Blood
Brain
Muscle
Liver
7
Q
What are the two types of stem cells
A
Adult
Embryonic
8
Q
How do they treat medical conditions ?
A
They stay in the tissue for years when cells are broken or effected by a disease and later start dividing and replacing damages cells.
9
Q
Embryonic stem cells come from ?
A
Human embryos
10
Q
Adult stem cells come from ?
A
Adult bone marrow
