Unit Objectives - 2

Unit objectives:

6. List the general morphologic changes observed with cell maturation.

7. Discuss the role of cytokines in stem cell differentiation.

8. Define apoptosis and discuss the role of cytokines in control of apoptosis .

9. Map hematopoiesis according to the stem cell theory, from undifferentiated stem cells to mature blood cells.

10. Discuss therapeutic applications of cytokines.