Stem Cell and Tissue Renewal Crossword Puzzle

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.