In my opinion, I think that the video TEDTalk by Flo Omenetto ties in with cell differentiation because cells are made by the same DNA but have different functions because they are made differently which in other words is known as form and function. Depending on where they are located and the turning off and on of genes to make new proteins giving the cell its own information and instructions of how to work in the body. For example, they can end up being Epithelial tissue and or Connective tissue. Going back to Mr. Omenettos video he explains how all silk is produced by a little insect know as the Silk Worm, but if adding a slight change to the silk it can be used for many different functions. Even though silk is created by the same way it can perform in different functions. Connecting to the physiology of this where silk is made of simply water and protein that can be controlled to have different functions such as replacing a small vein or a bone. It is designed to where it is very strong. Mr. Omenetto also mentions how the protein in silk can be implanted in the body without having to be retrieved because it reintegrates in living tissue known as being biodegradable and biocompatible. Tying it back to physiology (homeostasis) which is the maintenance of a stable internal enviroment in a way that silk performed as being that extra help for a vein or a bone.
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