Definitions
A cell that performs a specific function
What is a specialized cell?
This cell has a large cytoplasm to carry more hemoglobin
What is a red blood cell?
The name for a dividing ball of cells that forms from a zygote
What is a blastocyst?
The process by which a cell becomes specialized to perform a specific function.
What is cell differentiation?
This cell has long extensions that allow it to communicate over long distances with other cells.
What is a neuron?
Umbilical cord blood can be a rich source of this type of stem cell.
What are tissue stem cells?
What is a stem cell?
These cells are arranged in fibers that contract and elongate. They are also home to a lot of mitochondria
What is a skeletal muscle cell?
The process by which tissue is able to repair itself
What is regeneration?
A type of stem cell that can differentiate into any type of cell
What is an embryonic stem cell?
These cells have a unique, stream-lined shape that makes them primed for movement
What is a sperm cell?
Tissue stem cell ____________________, i.e. from bone marrow sources, can be used to help treat diseases such as Leukemia
What is transplantation?
A type of stem cell that can only differentiate into similar cells.
What is a tissue/somatic stem cell?
This cell changes its membrane in order to perform its specialized function, and is involved in reproduction.
What is an egg cell?
Describe why the use of stem cells is under debate.
Harvesting embryonic stem cells destroys embryos. We need to do careful research and talk to experts when we learn more.