The Processing Pattern in Which Partially Completed Units Can Be

question 150

Short Answer

The processing pattern in which partially completed units can be worked on simultaneously in different processes and then brought together in a final process for completion is known as ____________________.

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Definitions:

Pluripotent

A term describing a stem cell that can divide to give rise to many, but not all, types of cells in an organism. Compare with totipotent.

Embryonic Stem

Embryonic stem cells are undifferentiated cells that can differentiate into various cell types and have the potential for unlimited, or prolonged, self-renewal.

Placental Cells

Cells that make up the placenta, an organ that connects the developing fetus to the uterine wall to allow nutrient uptake, waste elimination, and gas exchange via the mother's blood supply.

Muscle

(1) A tissue specialized for contraction. (2) An organ that produces movement by contraction.