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What is the primary use of stem cells collected from umbilical cord blood?
What is the primary use of stem cells collected from umbilical cord blood?
- To create embryonic stem cells for research
- To produce non-functioning blood cells for leukemia research
- To treat patients with spinal cord injuries directly
- To potentially treat health issues later in the child's life (correct)
In the context of tissue stem cell transplantation, what must happen to the bone marrow before injecting healthy stem cells?
In the context of tissue stem cell transplantation, what must happen to the bone marrow before injecting healthy stem cells?
- It must be sufficiently stimulated to produce new cells.
- It must be preserved in a bank for future use.
- It should be enhanced with more diseased blood cells.
- It has to be eliminated to allow for healthy stem cell growth. (correct)
What is the role of tissue engineering in modern medicine?
What is the role of tissue engineering in modern medicine?
- To develop new surgical procedures for transplanting organs.
- To regenerate human body tissues that do not typically regenerate. (correct)
- To enhance the function of already existing tissues.
- To create synthetic medicines for blood disorders.
Which type of cancer is commonly treated using stem cell transplantation?
Which type of cancer is commonly treated using stem cell transplantation?
What happens to the diseased white blood cells in leukemia prior to stem cell transplantation?
What happens to the diseased white blood cells in leukemia prior to stem cell transplantation?
Flashcards
Cord Blood Cell Banking
Cord Blood Cell Banking
Blood collected from the umbilical cord, rich in stem cells, stored for future use by the child.
Tissue Stem Cell Transplantation
Tissue Stem Cell Transplantation
Replacing damaged or diseased cells with healthy stem cells from a matching donor.
Leukemia
Leukemia
A type of cancer that affects the bone marrow, causing the abnormal production of white blood cells.
Tissue Engineering
Tissue Engineering
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Tissue Grafting
Tissue Grafting
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Study Notes
Cord Blood Cell Banking
- Cord blood is rich in stem cells.
- These stem cells are tissue cells, not embryonic.
- Cord blood can be banked for later use if needed.
Tissue Stem Cell Transplantation
- Healthy stem cells are obtained from a matched donor (bone marrow or blood).
- Healthy stem cells are injected into the patient's blood.
- Donor stem cells grow in the patient's bone marrow.
- This process produces healthy blood cells.
- Primarily used to treat leukemia.
Leukemia
- Leukemia is a bone marrow cancer.
- Leukemia stem cells divide too quickly, producing non-functioning blood cells.
- Treatment involves removing diseased white blood cells and killing the bone marrow.
Tissue Engineering
- Tissue engineering aims to regenerate damaged human tissues.
- This research is used for treating spinal cord injuries and tissue grafting.
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