A Cell That Is Able to Give Rise to Every

question 93

Multiple Choice

A cell that is able to give rise to every cell in the adult body is called a _______ cell.

• A) determined
• B) pluripotent
• C) totipotent
• D) multipotent
• E) differentiated

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Definitions:

Unborn Child

A term used to describe a fetus or embryo that is in the process of developing in the uterus and has not yet been born.

Pregnancy

The condition or period of being pregnant, where an embryo or fetus develops in a woman's uterus for about nine months.

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

One type of sudden unexplained infant death whereby an infant of less than 1 year of age dies of an unexplained cause.

Preconception Health Care

The medical care individuals receive from a health professional that focuses on the parts of health that have been shown to increase the chance of having a healthy baby.