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Introduction to Stem Cells

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What are the two main characteristics of stem cells?

Perpetual renewal and multipotency

Unlimited differentiation and pluripotency

Self-renewal and ability to differentiate (correct)

Limited differentiation and pluripotency

Who are the scientists credited for establishing the field of stem cell research?

Ernest McCulloch and James Till (correct)

Charles Darwin and Gregor Mendel

Marie Curie and Albert Einstein

Alexander Fleming and Louis Pasteur

What is the main difference between embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells?

Repair system vs. disease treatment

Multipotency vs. pluripotency (correct)

Limited potential vs. unlimited potential

Specific differentiation vs. unlimited differentiation

What is the primary purpose of stem cell therapy?

To repair damaged or diseased tissue Signup and view all the answers

In what conditions do stem cells have the potential to differentiate into various cell types?

In animal tissue culture Signup and view all the answers

¿Cuál es la principal función de las células madre adultas?

Mantener la renovación normal de los órganos regenerativos Signup and view all the answers

¿Cuál de los siguientes usos de la terapia con células madre ha progresado de las pruebas preclínicas a los primeros ensayos clínicos?

Una variedad de enfermedades Signup and view all the answers

¿Cuál es la principal diferencia entre las células madre embrionarias y las células madre adultas?

Todas las respuestas anteriores son correctas Signup and view all the answers

¿Qué tipo de células pueden diferenciarse a partir de células madre bajo condiciones específicas de cultivo de tejidos animales?

Células cardíacas, células musculares y células nerviosas Signup and view all the answers

¿Cuáles son las dos características principales de las células madre?

Renovación perpetua y capacidad de diferenciación Signup and view all the answers