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Hearts, liver, kidneys, lungs, small intestine, pancreas, corneas, heart valves. Some other things have been transplanted (both successfully and unsuccessfully), but typically only "life saving" organs are routinely transplanted.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoAny except the brain, so far. Although more transplants are "possible" than are usually performed, since not all organs are vital for life. (E.g the stomach is rarely transplanted, and large intestine is never transplanted, since they are non-vital).
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Why is it harder for a doctor to transplant an organ system than an organ?
they would have more trouble transplanting an organ system because an organ system is composed of more things than just one organ and blood vessels that go to it.
Does organ transplant effect genetic tests?
Yes, because the transplanted organ has a different DNA sequence than the one of the patient receiving the organ.
What do you call an operation where an organ is taken from one person and put into another?
A transplant.
When physicians perform an organ transplant they choose a donor whose tissues match those of the recipient as closely as possible Which cell components are being matched?
Cell-surface carbohydrates are what they are matching.
How much does a new lung for a lung transplant cost?
It is against the law in the US to sell human organs for transplant. That is why they are called organ DONOR programs.
What is the purpose of a organ transplant?
Answer: The purpose of an organ transplant is to replace any vital organ not functioning and help revive (partial transplant)/make survival possible by donor organ.
Is dog to human testicle transplant possible?
No. Your immune system would attack the foreign organ.
What is the hardest organ to transplant?
it is a facial transplant
Are you against or for organ transplant?
are you against or for organ transplant cause i wanna know its for a science project
What is an organ transplant?
It is when a major organ is removed from the body and a replacement fitted or transplanted. Such as a heart transplant.
How do you find out if you are registered for organ transplant?
To find out if you are on the waiting list for an organ transplant, talk to the transplant coordinator at the hospital that your are registered with. If you wish to find out if you are a registered organ donor (in the UK), look at www.organdonation.nhs.uk/
What caused the first organ transplant?
Organ failure.
What is rejection of organ transplant called?
organ rejection
The immune response that is stimulated in an organ transplant is?
The immune response that is stimulated in an organ transplant is aimed at fighting any foreign materials in the body. The T cells will reproduce by mitosis so as to provide antigens.
When an organ transplant is not accepted by an individual?
It results in "organ rejection".
What percentage of people are organ donors?
On avergage how many people in the United States will need an organ transplant? On average how many people in the world will need a organ transplant? Why is selling a organ illegal?
What 1945 development improved organ transplant success?
A kidney transplant between twins.
