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What are the types of stem cells?

There are five basic stem cells classifications there is embryonic stem cells, fetal stem cells. There are the Umbilical cord stem cells, placenta stem cells, and lastly there are adult stem cells.


Are pancreatic stem cells a plant cell?

No, pancreatic stem cells are not plant cells. They are found in the pancreas of animals, including humans, and have the ability to differentiate into various cell types within the pancreas. Plant cells are specific to plants and differ in structure and function from animal cells.


Are specialized cells made by stem cells?

Yes, specialized cells are made from stem cells through a process called differentiation. Stem cells have the ability to develop into different types of cells, such as muscle cells, nerve cells, or blood cells, depending on the signals they receive from their environment. This process allows stem cells to contribute to the development, growth, repair, and maintenance of tissues in the body.


I know stem cell treatments are controversial and cutting edge but how does the treatment work?

Stem cells are cells that have the potential to become any kind of cell. So if a person's cells have been damaged, the stem cells can be used to recreate healthy cells. Stem cell treatment is still in the research stage. Studies are currently being conducted to inject stem cells to treat spinal cord injuries.


What can stem cells do that other cells can not do?

Stem cells has the capability to regenerate and develop into any kind of tissue or organ, when supported with the external nutrients. So they are called as totipotent. There are two kinds of stem cell a)adult stem cells b)embryonic stem cells. There are various researches going on in this area .

Related Questions

What Plants are Special?

Stem cells and leaf cells are two speacilized plant cells.


What are some special plants?

Stem cells and leaf cells are two speacilized plant cells.


How might stem cells help when the spinal cord is damaged?

The stem cell uses the special regenerative cells which will help when the spinal cord is damaged.


What is a special feature for a stem cell?

Stem cells are important cells found in all multi-celled organisms, that can divide and recognise problems. In mammals, there are two types of stem cells: embryonic cells, and adult stem cells, which are found in various tissues. In adult organisms, stem cells and progenitor cells act as a repair system for the body, renewing and restoring adult tissues.


What is embryonic stem?

Stem cells are special cells in the body which can transform into any other kind of cell. Embryonic stem cells are the stem cells which develop soon after an egg becomes fertilized with a sperm (which is what makes it an embryo). There are also adult stem cells, which are present inside grown humans. Stem cells have been used to grow artificial tissues and organs and may someday be a better alternative to getting transplants.


Why do you research stem cells?

because in the stem there are special vessels (xylems) that carry the water and glucose from the roots and leaves of the plant.


The process used for collecting adult stem cells?

Adult stem cells can be collected from bone marrow. They can also be collected from blood if the patient is given a special medication.


What are the types of stem cells?

There are five basic stem cells classifications there is embryonic stem cells, fetal stem cells. There are the Umbilical cord stem cells, placenta stem cells, and lastly there are adult stem cells.


What are special cells called that maintain tissues by unending cycles of cell division?

Stem cells are special cells that maintain tissues by continuously dividing and differentiating into different cell types. They have the ability to self-renew and give rise to specialized cells that make up various tissues in the body.


Are pancreatic stem cells a plant cell?

No, pancreatic stem cells are not plant cells. They are found in the pancreas of animals, including humans, and have the ability to differentiate into various cell types within the pancreas. Plant cells are specific to plants and differ in structure and function from animal cells.


Are specialized cells made by stem cells?

Yes, specialized cells are made from stem cells through a process called differentiation. Stem cells have the ability to develop into different types of cells, such as muscle cells, nerve cells, or blood cells, depending on the signals they receive from their environment. This process allows stem cells to contribute to the development, growth, repair, and maintenance of tissues in the body.


How many different types of tissue stem cells are there?

There are three different types of tissue stem cells in the body. They include the tissue stem cells also known as adult stem cells, embryonic stem cells, and induced pluripotent stem cells.