Human Physiology
15th Edition
ISBN: 9781259864629
Author: Fox, Stuart Ira
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 1, Problem 23RA
Give examples of adult stem cells and explain their abilities and limitations. Why are adult stem cells needed in the body?
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Human Physiology
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