Undifferentiated Cells That Can Divide and Specialize to Form a Variety

question 10

Multiple Choice

Undifferentiated cells that can divide and specialize to form a variety of different cells are called:

• A) differential cells
• B) mother cells
• C) somatic cells
• D) stem cells
• E) morphogens

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Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage response (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that the body goes through when under stress.

Alarm Phase

The initial stage of the stress response, also known as the "fight or flight" response, during which the body prepares to deal with an immediate threat or stressor.

Rites of Passage

Ceremonies or rituals marking important stages in an individual's life, such as birth, puberty, marriage, and death.

Arousal

A physiological and psychological state of being awake or reactive to stimuli, involving mechanisms that increase heart rate, blood pressure, and energy levels.