The regenerative process in Planarians (flatworms) is primarily driven by a population of pluripotent adult stem cells known as:
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Correct answer: Neoblasts (pluripotent stem cells)
Neoblasts are the only dividing cells in Planarians and are capable of differentiating into any cell type required to rebuild missing body parts. This makes them a classic model for studying extreme regeneration.
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