Question

Which set lists sources of adult stem cells?

Options

• Human blastocyst, inner cell mass, and three embryonic germ layers

• Early blastomeres, aborted foetuses, and embryonic cell types

• Bone marrow, adipose tissue, and blood

• Spinal cord injuries, liver cirrhosis, and chronic limb ischaemia

Answer 1

Adult stem cells are sourced from bone marrow, adipose tissue, and blood. Although they cannot give rise to all cell types, they are highly useful.