Morphogens Act in Humans as Well as in Other Animals

question 55

True/False

Morphogens act in humans as well as in other animals, such as fruit flies.

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Definitions:

Progenitor Cells

Cells that have a capacity to differentiate into a specific type of cell but are less flexible than stem cells in their differentiation potential.

Glia

Non-neuronal cells in the central and peripheral nervous system that provide support and protection for neurons.

Epidermal Growth Factor

Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF) is a protein that stimulates cell growth, proliferation, and differentiation by binding to its receptor, EGFR, on the cell surface.

Striatum

Caudate nucleus and putamen of the basal ganglia.