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DO NOW. Turn in: Genetic Engineering Simulation, Get out Genetic Ethics HW. What are some different types of cells within our body?? Think on this one. What do you know about stem cells?. Stem Cells. What are stem cells?.
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DO NOW • Turn in: Genetic Engineering Simulation, Get out Genetic Ethics HW. • What are some different types of cells within our body?? Think on this one. • What do you know about stem cells?
What are stem cells? Cells from which all other cells with specialized functions are generated
Review Cells: Eukaryotic Plant Cell Animal Cell
RBC Function Transports oxygen throughout organisms. Shape allows for more surface area for oxygen attachment.
Common Object Most Similar To.. Oxygen Tank
Muscle Cell Function Stretches and contracts like a rubber band; allows muscles to contract and retract
Common Object Most Similar To.. Rubber Band
Nerve Cell Function Conducts messages throughout organisms
Common Object Most Similar To.. Telephone line
Sperm Cell Function Possesses a tail; allows for movement to the egg
Common Object Most Similar To.. Motor boat
Specialized Cells Differentiation: Stem cells develop into a specific type of cell in response to triggers (chemicals) from the body or the cell itself.
How are Stem Cells different? Unspecialized cells that can constantly renew themselves through cell division
How are Stem Cells Different? Can be induced (chemical signals) to become specialized cells with specific functions
Two types: Adult Stem Cells Undifferentiated cell found in certain tissues and organs; function is to maintain and repair the tissue where they are found.
Two types: Embryonic Stem Cells Undifferentiated cells found in embryos that developed from eggs that have been fertilized artificially in a lab and then donated for research.
Adult Stem Cells vs. Embryonic Stem Cells Embryonic stem cells have the ability to develop into almost every type of cell in the human body Adult stem cells may only develop into a limited number of cell types.
Embryonic Stem Line A group of constantly dividing stem cells; product of just one cell
Why do we care about stem cells? Increase an understanding of how diseases occur if have “sick” cells, can watch them mature to see what occurs.
Why do we care about stem cells? Generate healthy cells to replace diseased cells
Why do we care about stem cells? Test new drugs Instead of testing on living organisms, tests can be performed on specific cells generated by stem cells