Stem cell

Source

Type of cells produced

Hematopoietic

All types of blood cells

Red blood cells, B lymphocytes, T lymphocytes, natural killer cells, neutrophils, basophils, eosinophils, monocytes, macrophages and platelets.

Bone marrow

Stromal cells

(mesenchymal)

Connective tissues

Tendons, osteocytes (bone cells), adipocytes (fat cells), chondrocytes (cartilage cells)

Neural

Parts of the nervous system

Neurons, astrocytes and oligodendrocytes

Epithelial

Lining of the digestive tract

Absorptive cells, goblet cells, paneth cells and endocrine cells

Epidermal

Basal layer of epidermis

Keratinocytes and dermal cells

Follicular

Base of hair follicles

Hair follicles and epidermis

Hepatic

Liver

Hepatocyte cells