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What is a transplant?
What is a transplant?
- A process where organs are harvested for research purposes
- A surgical procedure in which two organs are combined to create a new one
- A surgical procedure in which all or part of a diseased organ or tissue is replaced with a healthy one (correct)
- A medical process where damaged organs are repaired without replacement
What is the role of the donor in a transplant?
What is the role of the donor in a transplant?
- Monitor the patient post-surgery
- Perform the surgery
- Provide the healthy organ or tissue (correct)
- Receive the transplanted organ or tissue
What is the main purpose of social awareness campaigns related to organ donation?
What is the main purpose of social awareness campaigns related to organ donation?
- To increase the number of donors (correct)
- To reduce the waiting time for transplants
- To educate recipients about the transplant process
- To improve the surgical techniques for transplants
Why is it important to reconnect blood vessels during organ transplantation?
Why is it important to reconnect blood vessels during organ transplantation?
What is the most commonly donated organ according to the text?
What is the most commonly donated organ according to the text?
Which type of donation involves amniotic membrane and cornea?
Which type of donation involves amniotic membrane and cornea?
Why do approximately 10% of people on transplant waiting lists die before receiving an organ?
Why do approximately 10% of people on transplant waiting lists die before receiving an organ?
What is the significance of Spain's donation rates mentioned in the text?
What is the significance of Spain's donation rates mentioned in the text?
How do transplants contribute to patients' quality of life?
How do transplants contribute to patients' quality of life?