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Stem cells are different from other cells in the body in several notable ways. They can divide and renew themselves many times, whereas other cells are more limited in their divisions. And when those stem cells divide, the new cells can become specialized if necessary. Stem cells have no assigned function in the body, but through the process of specialization, they can take on roles in any of the body's tissues. These type of cells can be derived from human embryos or from certain spots in the adult human body.
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Why can stem cells be used to treat paralysis?
stem cells can differentiate into nerve or muscle cells
Can stem cells change into any other cell?
Yes. Stem cells can change into any other cell, through a process called "differentiation" However, adult stem cells are less likely to do so, as opposed to embryonic stem cells that can differentiate readily
All cells are stem cells or not?
They were at one point, but as they grow they differentiate and can no longer be counted as stem cells.
What makes embryonic stem cells useful for medecine?
they can differentiate into more cells than adult stem cells can.
What does the term potency refer to when talking about stem cells?
Their ability to differentiate into other cell types.
Why can stem cells be used to treat paralysis?
stem cells can differentiate into nerve or muscle cells
Can stem cells change into any other cell?
Yes. Stem cells can change into any other cell, through a process called "differentiation" However, adult stem cells are less likely to do so, as opposed to embryonic stem cells that can differentiate readily
All cells are stem cells or not?
They were at one point, but as they grow they differentiate and can no longer be counted as stem cells.
Why do researchers prefer to use embryonic stem cell stem cells instead of adult stem cells?
embryonic stem cells can differentiate into more types of cells
What makes embryoic stem cells useful for medicine?
They can differentiate into more cells than adult stem cells can.
What makes embryonic stem cells useful for medecine?
they can differentiate into more cells than adult stem cells can.
What does the term potency refer to when talking about stem cells?
Their ability to differentiate into other cell types.
Why do cell researchers prefer to use embryonic stem cells instead of adult stem cells?
embryonic stem cells can differentiate into more types of cells
What makes embryonic stem cell useful for medication?
they can differentiate into more cells that adult stem cells can
What type of stem cells can differentiate into the most type of cells?
Totipotent
Certain eye stem cells can only differentiate into a few types of eye cells what kind of stem cells is this?
Multipotent
How do cells differentiate to become specialized to a particular function?
Only stem cells are able to differentiate. They do this to create more cells for the variety of organs in your body.
