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What is the primary function of the digestive system?
What is the primary function of the digestive system?
Which of the following is NOT one of the seven main systems in the human body?
Which of the following is NOT one of the seven main systems in the human body?
What is the function of adult stem cells?
What is the function of adult stem cells?
What does stem cell therapy commonly involve?
What does stem cell therapy commonly involve?
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Which system includes the lungs?
Which system includes the lungs?
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Which technology enables scientists to use embryonic stem cells for research?
Which technology enables scientists to use embryonic stem cells for research?
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What happens to stem cells during bone marrow transplants?
What happens to stem cells during bone marrow transplants?
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What can embryonic stem cells differentiate into?
What can embryonic stem cells differentiate into?
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Study Notes
Life Processes in Animals
- Animals have organ systems where multiple organs work together
- Digestive system digests food, absorbs nutrients into the bloodstream
- Gas exchange system (lungs) exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide
- Circulatory system (heart and blood vessels) transports materials
- Excretory system (kidneys) filters waste from the blood
- Nervous system (brain, spinal cord, nerves) coordinates body actions
- Endocrine system (glands) releases hormones (chemical messengers)
- Reproductive system produces sperm (males) and eggs (females) to allow embryonic development
Stem Cells
- Stem cells can divide repeatedly and differentiate into specialized cells
- Embryonic stem cells are found early in development and can become any cell type
- Adult stem cells are found in adult tissues and have limited differentiation potential (e.g., bone marrow cells)
- Stem cell therapy uses stem cells to treat or repair damaged tissues (e.g., bone marrow transplants to treat leukaemia)
- Embryonic stem cells are obtained from unused embryos for research
- There are ethical concerns about using embryonic stem cells in research.
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Explore the fundamental life processes in animals, including organ systems like the digestive, circulatory, and nervous systems. Additionally, learn about the fascinating world of stem cells, their types, and their potential uses in therapy. Test your knowledge on how these biological systems work together.
