stem cells Flashcards
1
Q
different types of stem cells
A
embryonic stem cells, induced pluripotent stem cells and adult stem cells
2
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where are the embryonic stem cells found
A
inner cell mass of the human blastocyst
3
Q
where are the adult stem cells found
A
mainly bone marrow but also heart, blood vessels, skin, muscle, teeth and brain
4
Q
where are induced pluripotent stem cells found
A
skin or blood cells
5
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how do stem cells replenish
A
self-renewal - process where stem cells divide to make more stem cells
