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What type of cells have limited divisions and are responsible for growth, renewal, and repair in the body?
What type of cells have limited divisions and are responsible for growth, renewal, and repair in the body?
- Pluripotent cells
- Unipotent cells
- Differentiated cells (correct)
- Multipotent cells
Which type of stem cells in the skin allow for constant renewal?
Which type of stem cells in the skin allow for constant renewal?
- Oligopotent stem cells
- Unipotent stem cells (correct)
- Multipotent stem cells
- Bipotent stem cells
What is the defining characteristic of a stem cell?
What is the defining characteristic of a stem cell?
- They replicate without regulation
- They generate only one type of daughter cell
- They differentiate into specialized cells immediately
- Their daughters all retain stem cell properties (correct)
In human embryonic development, what structure is responsible for the formation of the primitive streak?
In human embryonic development, what structure is responsible for the formation of the primitive streak?
Which type of stem cell can give rise to multiple, but not all, cell types in the body?
Which type of stem cell can give rise to multiple, but not all, cell types in the body?
What is the function of unipotent stem cells in the skin?
What is the function of unipotent stem cells in the skin?
Which type of cells replace themselves and can produce differentiated daughter cells?
Which type of cells replace themselves and can produce differentiated daughter cells?
What is the major achievement of embryogenesis?
What is the major achievement of embryogenesis?
Which structures are derived from the three primary germ layers?
Which structures are derived from the three primary germ layers?
What happens during week 1 of foetal development?
What happens during week 1 of foetal development?
Which event marks the implantation phase in embryonic development?
Which event marks the implantation phase in embryonic development?
What defines the major axes during embryogenesis?
What defines the major axes during embryogenesis?
Why are stem cells important in human development?
Why are stem cells important in human development?
What is the quote by Prof. that emphasizes the importance of gastrulation?
What is the quote by Prof. that emphasizes the importance of gastrulation?
What is the aim of the ex vivo gene therapy strategy mentioned in the text?
What is the aim of the ex vivo gene therapy strategy mentioned in the text?
What is the first process mentioned in the text that follows fertilization?
What is the first process mentioned in the text that follows fertilization?
What do the three germ layers created during gastrulation give rise to?
What do the three germ layers created during gastrulation give rise to?
What is the purpose of using stem cells in the context mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of using stem cells in the context mentioned in the text?
What is the main clinical utility of stem cells mentioned in the text?
What is the main clinical utility of stem cells mentioned in the text?
What process follows blastula formation or implantation according to the text?
What process follows blastula formation or implantation according to the text?
What does the edited skin express according to the information provided?
What does the edited skin express according to the information provided?
Alex du Rand belongs to which laboratory as per the information provided?
Alex du Rand belongs to which laboratory as per the information provided?
What is the purpose of gastrulation in embryonic development?
What is the purpose of gastrulation in embryonic development?
Which structure is responsible for forming the fetal placenta?
Which structure is responsible for forming the fetal placenta?
What is the significance of the hypoblast and epiblast in embryonic development?
What is the significance of the hypoblast and epiblast in embryonic development?
Which event defines the anterior/posterior and dorsal/ventral axes during embryogenesis?
Which event defines the anterior/posterior and dorsal/ventral axes during embryogenesis?
What follows cleavage of the zygote in early development?
What follows cleavage of the zygote in early development?
Why do we need stem cells in human development?
Why do we need stem cells in human development?
Which phase in embryonic development involves the completion of Meiosis II?
Which phase in embryonic development involves the completion of Meiosis II?
What is the main function of unipotent stem cells in the skin?
What is the main function of unipotent stem cells in the skin?
What defines a stem cell's ability to self-renew and generate differentiated daughter cells?
What defines a stem cell's ability to self-renew and generate differentiated daughter cells?
Which germ layer gives rise to structures like the amnion, yolk sac, and primitive streak?
Which germ layer gives rise to structures like the amnion, yolk sac, and primitive streak?
What is the primary purpose of stem cells in human development?
What is the primary purpose of stem cells in human development?
Which event marks the initial phase of human embryonic development following fertilization?
Which event marks the initial phase of human embryonic development following fertilization?
What is the main characteristic of differentiated cells compared to stem cells?
What is the main characteristic of differentiated cells compared to stem cells?
In skin, which type of stem cells allow for constant renewal?
In skin, which type of stem cells allow for constant renewal?
What process follows organogenesis in embryonic development?
What process follows organogenesis in embryonic development?
Which structure is responsible for the formation of the primitive streak in human embryonic development?
Which structure is responsible for the formation of the primitive streak in human embryonic development?
What characteristic defines ectoderm among the three germ layers?
What characteristic defines ectoderm among the three germ layers?
What type of stem cells contribute to constant renewal in the skin?
What type of stem cells contribute to constant renewal in the skin?
What is the primary function of edited skin expressing Col7 and stem cell markers?
What is the primary function of edited skin expressing Col7 and stem cell markers?
In the context of ex vivo gene therapy, what is the main purpose of retaining ~5% epidermal stem cells?
In the context of ex vivo gene therapy, what is the main purpose of retaining ~5% epidermal stem cells?
What term describes the process of creating three germ layers during embryogenesis?
What term describes the process of creating three germ layers during embryogenesis?
Which event directly precedes blastula formation or implantation in the embryonic development process?
Which event directly precedes blastula formation or implantation in the embryonic development process?
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