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What are the therapeutic uses of stem cells?
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Stem cells can be used in the repair of damaged or diseased tissues and organs.
Regeneration of damaged tissue like skin grafts
Corneal repair
2
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What are the research uses?
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Study have diseases develop
Test new drugs
3
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Why are stem cells useful in research?
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Stem cells can self-renew in the lab under certain conditions meaning they can provide information on cell processes such a differentiation and gene regulation.
4
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What is the pro of using stem cells?
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Effective treatment for disease and injury
5
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What is the con of using stem cells?
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Involves destruction on embryos
Human Biology
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Decks in class (25)
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HAPLOID AND DIPLOID6
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CANCER CELLS2
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STEM CELLS5
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CELLULAR DIFFERENTIATION7
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DIVISION OF SOMATIC AND GERMLINE CELLS5
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OBESITY0
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BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS0
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TYPE 1&2 DIABETES0
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CONTROL OF CHOLESTEROL LEVELS0
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PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE0
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PATHOLOGY OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE0
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ARTERIES, VEINS AND CAPILLERIES0
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BLOOD PRESSURE RESPONE TO CARDIAC CYCLE0
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CARDIAC CONDUCTING SYSTEM0
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CARDIAC CYCLE0
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STRUCTURE OF HEART AND FUNCTIONS0
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GENETIC SCREENING0
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ANTE AND POST NATAL SCREENING0
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CONTRACEPTION0
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TREATMENTS FOR INFERTILITY0
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CONTROLLING FERTILITY0
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MENSTRUAL CYCLE0
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HORMONE CONTROL0
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MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM0
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FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM0
