What Determines the Kind of Cells into Which Stem Cells

question 36

Multiple Choice

What determines the kind of cells into which stem cells eventually develop?

• A) the kind of chemical signals they receive
• B) their location in the body
• C) which part of the nervous system they comprise
• D) the electrical activity in the neurons that surround them

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Definitions:

Gravida

An alphanumeric (G1, G2, G3, etc.) that indicates how many times a woman has been pregnant in her life.

Pregnant

The condition of having a developing embryo or fetus in the uterus, typically lasting about 40 weeks from the last menstrual period to childbirth.

Excessive Weight

A condition characterized by carrying more body fat than is healthy, often calculated using the body mass index (BMI).

Pregnancy

The condition of carrying one or more embryos or fetuses within the female reproductive tract.