Topic 2:Stem Cells

Question 1

What are stem cells?

Answer 1

-cells that divide repeatedly to produce cells that differentiate

Question 2

What are embryonic stem cells?

Answer 2

• produce any type of specialised cells

- limited

Question 3

What are adult stem cells and benefits?

Answer 3

• produce the type of specialised cell in the tissue around
• allows the tissue to grow
• replace damaged and old cells

Question 4

How can stem cells be used in medicine?

Answer 4

• treat Type 1 Diabetes and replace damaged cells

- stimulate the stem cell to produce a certain specialised cell and then inject it into the places it is needed

Question 5

What are the problems of stem cells?

Answer 5

• cancer - could continue to divide even after it has replaced the damaged tissue/cell
• rejection