Question

Stem cells are obtained from

• A. Umbilical cord
• B. Healing wounds
• C. Epithelial cells
• D. Neuron

Answer 1

The correct option is A Umbilical cord

Blood stem cells from blood in the umbilical cord of baby are obtained because it consists of mesenchymal stem cells, which can make bone, cartilage, fat, fibrous connective tissue, and cells that support the formation of blood. Neural stem cells (which form the brain's three major cell types) have been isolated from the brain and spinal cord.

Therefore, the correct answer is option A.