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Importance Stem Cells Explain Activity Carefully Controlled Source

Stem cells are vital for growth, development, and tissue repair. Their uncontrolled division can result in tumors (cancer), while insufficient division can lead to aging.

Stem cells are crucial for growth, development, and repair; uncontrolled division can lead to tumors (cancer), while insufficient division can cause tissue aging.

Front Explain the importance of stem cells and why their activity must be carefully controlled.
Back Importance of stem cells:
  • They are the source of new cells for growth, development and tissue repair
  • If they dont divide fast enough - tissues not efficiently replaced - ageing
  • If they too quickly without control - tumors which could lead to cancer

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