Stem cells are cells that can differentiate into other types of cells and can self-renew to produce more stem cells. There are two main types of stem cells: embryonic stem cells which are derived from embryos and adult stem cells which are found in various tissues. Stem cells are an area of research interest because of their potential use in regenerative medicine and disease treatment.

1. STEM CELLS -For this week's discussion, please see the topic
STEM CELLS -For this week's discussion, please see the topic below to discuss. It is strongly
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least 250 words. This MUST be in your own words. Do NOT copy and paste from the
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For this discussion, choose a type of cell that has not already been chosen and answer the
following questions. This list of questions is not inclusive, so feel free to add in other
information that you might find that is relevant to the topic.
What type of cell is it? What type of organism is the cell found in? Where in the organism is
the cell found? What is its function or duty? How does it contribute to the ability of the
organism to maintain homeostasis? Describe the cell’s characteristics. Are there organelles?
Does the cell contain components that are unique to that type of cell? Can the cell
reproduce, if so, how does this occur? Is this type of cell found in other organisms? Stem
cells