What Makes Stem Cells So Special

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Multiple Choice

What makes stem cells so special?

• A)They are the largest cell produced by the body
• B)They can divide an unlimited number of times
• C)They have the potential to develop into many different types of specialized cells
• D)They are the only cells found in the immune system

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Definitions:

Entire Brain

Referring to the whole brain, including all its parts and functions.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for regulating various autonomic functions, including temperature control, thirst, hunger, and the release of hormones from the pituitary gland.

Myelogenesis

The process of formation or development of myelin, a protective fatty sheath that surrounds nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord, enhancing the speed of electrical impulses.

Cell Differentiation

The process by which a less specialized cell becomes a more specialized cell type.