MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Pluripotent stem cells (PSCs) form cells of all germ layers but not extraembryonic structures, such as the placenta. Embryonic stem cells (ESCs) are an example. ESCs are derived from the inner cell mass of preimplantation embryos.

Detailed explanation-2: -Totipotent stem cells are able to divide and differentiate into cells of the whole organism. Totipotency has the highest differentiation potential and allows cells to form both embryo and extra-embryonic structures.

Detailed explanation-3: -Induced pluripotent stem cells (also known as iPS cells or iPSCs) are a type of pluripotent stem cell that can be generated directly from a somatic cell.

Detailed explanation-4: -Pluripotent stem cells can divide into most, or all, cell types in an organism, but cannot develop into an entire organism on their own. Multipotent stem cells can differentiate into the various cell types in a family of related cells, such as blood cells.