FYO-00239 Week 10 Stem Cells and Cell Differentiation
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Which type of stem cells can give rise to different blood cells?

  • Committed
  • Pluripotent (correct)
  • Specialised
  • Totipotent

    • What is the role of adult stem cells in terms of specialization?

  • They are totipotent and can become any cell type.
  • They have limited potential to become specialized cells. (correct)
  • They remain as pluripotent stem cells.
  • They cannot differentiate into any cell type.

    • Which condition can potentially be treated using stem cells according to the text?

  • Alzheimer's disease (correct)
  • Common cold
  • Broken bone
  • Sunburn

    • What is a characteristic of totipotent cells?

    <p>They can form any cell type, including the placenta.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of diseases are mentioned as treatable with stem cells in the text?

    <p>Eye diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stem cells are retained in the bone marrow to maintain a supply of blood cells?

    <p>Pluripotent stem cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining characteristic of a stem cell?

    <p>Continuous division and differentiation potential</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes pluripotent stem cells from multipotent stem cells?

    <p>Pluripotent cells can form any cell type, while multipotent cells are already differentiated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of stem cell can differentiate into any cell type found in an embryo or placenta?

    <p>Totipotent stem cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary distinction between embryonic and induced pluripotent stem cells?

    <p>Embryonic stem cells are naturally occurring, while induced pluripotent stem cells are engineered by scientists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of adult stem cells?

    <p>Can only form a limited range of cell types</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the potential uses of stem cells?

    <p>Stem cells can be utilized in research, regenerative medicine, and understanding cell differentiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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