Stem Cells Flashcards
1
Q
Where are stem cells found?
A
In the human embryo and in adult Bon marrow
2
Q
What do stem cells change into?
A
All the different types of body cell, e.g: nerve cells, muscle cells.
3
Q
What is it called when a stem cell changes into a different type of cell?
A
We say they differentiate
4
Q
What can stem cells made to differentiate be used to do?
A
Treat conditions such as paralysis, e.g: by differentiating into new nerve cells.
5
Q
Are stem cells specialised or unspecialised?
A
Unspecialised
