Question

80. With reference to ‘Regenerative medicine’, recently seen in the news, consider the following statements:
1. It develops methods to regrow, repair or replace damaged or diseased cells, organs or tissues.
2. It includes the generation and use of therapeutic stem cells, tissue engineering and the production of artificial organs.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

• A. Only 1
• B. Only 2
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both 1 and 2

Regenerative medicine is that branch of medicine that develops methods to regrow, repair or replace damaged or diseased cells, organs or tissues that have been damaged by disease, trauma, or congenital issues, vs. the current clinical strategy that focuses primarily on treating the symptoms. Regenerative medicine includes the generation and use of therapeutic stem cells, tissue engineering and the production of artificial organs.