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What is the primary function of adult stem cells?
What is the primary function of adult stem cells?
- To give rise to differentiated cells of all hematopoietic lineages
- To continuously produce blood cells throughout life
- To replace damaged or lost cells in specific tissues (correct)
- To differentiate into various somatic lineages
What distinguishes adult stem cells from embryonic and fetal stem cells?
What distinguishes adult stem cells from embryonic and fetal stem cells?
- They can be isolated from the bone marrow
- They are referred to their tissue origin
- They have limited potency (correct)
- They are multipotent
Which type of adult stem cells have the unique ability to self-renew continuously and produce blood cells throughout life?
Which type of adult stem cells have the unique ability to self-renew continuously and produce blood cells throughout life?
- Dental pulp stem cells
- Hematopoietic stem cells (correct)
- Mesenchymal stem cells
- Adipose stem cells
What term is used to refer to adult stem cells that are not the germ cells, sperm, or eggs?
What term is used to refer to adult stem cells that are not the germ cells, sperm, or eggs?
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Where are mesenchymal stem cells typically isolated from?
Where are mesenchymal stem cells typically isolated from?
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