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Stem Cell Research and Applications

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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?

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?

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?

<p>Leukemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the diseased white blood cells in leukemia prior to stem cell transplantation?

<p>They need to be entirely removed for the procedure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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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Explore the fascinating world of stem cells and their applications in medicine. This quiz covers topics such as cord blood banking, tissue stem cell transplantation, leukemia, and tissue engineering. Test your knowledge on how stem cells are transforming the treatment of various conditions.