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In as simple-to-understand language as possible, I'm having trouble wrapping my head around this 
Thank you in advance everyone.
Thank you in advance everyone.
Evo said:
Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that have the ability to self-renew and develop into different types of cells, while transit amplifying cells are more differentiated cells that have a limited capacity for self-renewal and are meant to divide rapidly to produce a large number of specialized cells.
Yes, both stem cells and transit amplifying cells can be found in the same tissue. Stem cells are usually located in specific niches within tissues, while transit amplifying cells are often found in the same tissue but in different locations.
No, stem cells have a greater potential for differentiation as they can develop into many different cell types, while transit amplifying cells have a more limited potential and are usually committed to differentiating into a specific type of cell.
Yes, both stem cells and transit amplifying cells have potential for use in medical treatments. Stem cells can be used for regenerative medicine and tissue repair, while transit amplifying cells can be used for replenishing rapidly dividing cells in the body, such as blood cells.
Yes, there are multiple types of stem cells and transit amplifying cells, each with different characteristics and functions. For example, there are embryonic stem cells, adult stem cells, and induced pluripotent stem cells, while transit amplifying cells can include progenitor cells, transit amplifying cells, and committed cells.