Satellite cells are the resident stem cells of which tissue?
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Correct answer: Skeletal muscle
Satellite cells reside between the sarcolemma and basal lamina of skeletal muscle fibers. Upon injury or exercise-induced damage, they activate, proliferate, and fuse to repair damaged fibers or form new ones, driving skeletal muscle regeneration.
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