1. What are stem cells?Stem cells are the body’s raw materials — cells from which all ____ with ____ functions are generated. These remarkable cells serve as the ____ for our tissues and organs. 3. What are the 3 types of stem cells? a. ____ or Tissue Specific - Stem cells that can only become ____ type of specialized cell. These exist in various tissues throughout the body and can also transform into specialized cells, such as blood cells, brain cells, heart muscle cells, or bone cells and is responsible for ____ 3. What are the 3 types of stem cells? b. ____ Stem Cells: These are found in ____ and have the remarkable ability to differentiate into ____ cell types. This ability is called as ____. It disappears into adulthood. 3. What are the 3 types of stem cells? c. ____ Pluripotent Stem Cells - Are adult stem cells that are ____ so that it can develop into ____ of specialized cells. 4. How will stem cell technology improve our lives? ____: Stem cells can be guided to become specific cells that help ____ and ____ tissues damaged by disease or injury. Conditions like spinal cord injuries, type 1 diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease, stroke, burns, cancer, and osteoarthritis may benefit from stem cell therapies.

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