What Roles Do Progenitor Cells Play in Development?
During development, progenitor cells are crucial for the formation of various tissues and organs. They act as intermediates that rapidly proliferate and differentiate to form specialized cells. For example, in the development of the nervous system, neural progenitor cells differentiate into neurons and glial cells. Similarly, in the hematopoietic system, hematopoietic progenitor cells give rise to various blood cell types.
