A variety of therapies using adult stem cells have already been developed; for example, adult stem cells are currently used to
A) produce insulin for diabetics whose insulin-producing pancreas cells have lost that ability.
B) supplement dopamine production for individuals suffering from Parkinson's disease.
C) generate replacement neurons for individuals with spinal cord injuries.
D) regenerate worn cartilage in the knees and wrists of patients of osteoarthritis.
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Q8: Rapid cell proliferation can result from
A) contact
Q9: What term(s)would describe the stem cell depicted
Q10: Which of the following is not likely
Q11: Tissue containing totipotent embryonic stem cells is
Q13: The illustration below shows the developmental sequence
Q15: Which statement best summarizes the capabilities of
Q16: Explaining the differentiation of the numerous cell
Q17: Chemical manipulation in some instances can activate
Q18: Substantial evidence suggests that differentiation signals influence
Q19: The use of embryonic stem cells has
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