Cells
What type of cell can become many different cell types?
Stem Cells
What is the main job of a scaffold?
To Support Structures
What do signals tell cells to do?
Instructions for cells
How many components are in the tissue engineering triad?
Three parts
What is one medical use of tissue engineering?
Skin grafts
What cells are already specialized for a specific function?
Differentiated Cells
Why must scaffolds have pores?
Porous material
What chemical signals help control cell growth?
Growth factors
Which two triad physically interact first?
Cells + Scaffold
What tissue engineering application helps fix broken bones?
Bone repair
What process allows cells to become specialized?
Cell differentiation
What type of scaffold safely breaks down over time?
Biodegradable scaffold
What type of signal uses physical forces?
Mechanical signals
What happens if one part of the triad is missing?
System failure
What tissue engineering use helps repair joints?
Cartilage repair