Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
7 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
What are stem cells? |
Cells at their starting point and have the potential to become other cell types. They can divide into infinite periods and give rise to specialized cells. |
|
|
What are the different types of stem cells? |
Embryonic Cells used for virtually everything since they have potential growth-wise taken from the human embryo or umbilical cord Adult Somatic Cells potential to become any cell typecan be taken from muscular tissue, organ tissue, and bone marrow |
|
|
How are stem cells being used for medical research? |
Embryonic Stem Cells treat major injuries + diseases where cells can’t regenerate can regenerate any dead cell |
|
|
How are the two different types of stem cells used differently? |
Embryonic Stem Cells more pluripotent ability to become more diverse Adult Stem Cells less diverse less pluripotent |
|
|
Why are some people against stem cell research? |
Religious conflict Moral concern with “playing God” |
|
|
What are some ways that stem cells are currently being used? |
Treatment in US Bone marrow transplants Mostly only researched |
|
|
What are some ways in which stem cells COULD potentially be used? |
Development in cures for Parkinson’s Disease synthesize a dopamine supplement named Ledovamine and it acts as dopamine which isn’t being produced harder to treat at an older age |
