Stem Cell and Tissue Renewal Crossword Puzzle

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QUESTIONS LIST: stem cell: undifferentiated cells that have the remarkable ability to differentiate into specialized cell, somatic: adult stem cells that are multipotent or sometimes unipotent, compensatory: a mechanism of tissue renewal where specialized cells re-enter the cell cycle and divide to replenish damaged or lost cells, induced pluripotent: a groundbreaking technique to "reprogram" somatic cells, niche: specific regions within tissues and organs where stem cells are localized, differentiation: the process by which unspecialized cells, such as stem cells, acquire distinct characteristics and become specialized cell types with specific functions, regeneration: the ability of tissues to repair and replace damaged or lost cells to restore their structure and function, negative regulation: a mechanism to prevent excessive or unwanted activity, ensuring that cellular processes are carefully orchestrated and appropriately timed, hematopoiesis: continous production of blood cells, lieberkuhn: the niche of intestinal stem cells found in the intestinal lining, basal: the layer of the epidermis where skin undergoes constant, assymetric: a type of cell division where one daughter cell remains a stem cell, while the other differentiates into a specialized cell type, symetric: a type of cell division where both daughter cell remains a stem cell.