Stem cells are important because they can be used to repair damaged __________ cells, which normally cannot be repaired.

Understand the Problem

The question is asking which type of cells stem cells can help repair when they are damaged, specifically identifying which of the provided options corresponds to those cells.

More Information

Stem cells have the potential to regenerate cells in the body that typically don't regenerate naturally, such as neurons in the brain and spinal cord. This makes them crucial for medical therapies.

Tips

A common mistake might be thinking more about organs than specific cell types which can't regenerate.

Sources

• What Are Stem Cells? - Stanford Medicine Children's Health - stanfordchildrens.org
• Stem Cells: Types, What They Are & What They Do - Cleveland Clinic - my.clevelandclinic.org