Stem Cells

Question 1

What are the 3 properties of stem cells?

Answer 1

Self renewal, Potency (Can make a range of cell types), and differentiation

Question 2

What are the properties of tissue-specific stem cells?

Answer 2

Found in adult tissue, multipotent, build and repair tissue

Question 3

List 4 things that stem cells can be used for

Answer 3

Basic research, regenerative medicine, drug discovery, cancer treatment

Question 4

What are totipotent stem cells?

Answer 4

Cells that can develop into a new individual (found in the embryo in days 1-3)

Question 5

What are pluripotent stem cells?

Answer 5

Cells that can develop into almost all cell types (Cells of the blastocyst in days 5-14)

Question 6

What are multipotent stem cells?

Answer 6

Cells that can differentiate into a range of tissue types

Question 7

What are the the two types of pluripotent stem cells?

Answer 7

ESC (embryonic stem cells), and iPSC (induced pluripotent stem cells)

Question 8

Where are iPSC cells sourced?

Answer 8

Somatic cells

Question 9

How long is the process of approving regenerative medicines?

Answer 9

15-20 yrs

Question 10

For how many days can human embryos be grown in vitro?

Answer 10

14

Question 11

List 3 examples of clinical uses for regenerative medicine

Answer 11

Juvenile diabetes, myocardial infarction, blindness (AMD)