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Which term refers to transplantation between genetically identical individuals?
Which term refers to transplantation between genetically identical individuals?
- Allogeneic
- Autologous
- Isograft
- Syngeneic (correct)
Which term refers to transplantation between genetically disparate members of the same species?
Which term refers to transplantation between genetically disparate members of the same species?
- Allogeneic (correct)
- Autologous
- Isograft
- Syngeneic
Which term refers to transplantation to another site on the same individual?
Which term refers to transplantation to another site on the same individual?
- Syngeneic
- Isograft
- Allogeneic
- Autologous (correct)
Which term refers to transplantation to a genetically identical individual, such as homozygous twins?
Which term refers to transplantation to a genetically identical individual, such as homozygous twins?
What is the term for the time from the interruption of circulation to the donor organ until it is flushed with hypothermic preservation solution?
What is the term for the time from the interruption of circulation to the donor organ until it is flushed with hypothermic preservation solution?
What is the term for the time from the moment the organ is removed from the cold preservation solution until the blood supply is reinstated?
What is the term for the time from the moment the organ is removed from the cold preservation solution until the blood supply is reinstated?
What is the term for the time from the moment the blood supply is reinstated to the graft?
What is the term for the time from the moment the blood supply is reinstated to the graft?
Which type of immune cells are mainly responsible for acute rejection of a graft?
Which type of immune cells are mainly responsible for acute rejection of a graft?
What is the term for the rejection of a graft that occurs within weeks to months?
What is the term for the rejection of a graft that occurs within weeks to months?
Which type of immune response is characterized by chronic vascular damage and reduction of vascular lumen?
Which type of immune response is characterized by chronic vascular damage and reduction of vascular lumen?
What is the main mechanism of graft damage in hyperacute rejection?
What is the main mechanism of graft damage in hyperacute rejection?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a live-donor transplant?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a live-donor transplant?
What is the maximum number of mismatches considered in HLA matching for solid organ transplantation?
What is the maximum number of mismatches considered in HLA matching for solid organ transplantation?
What is the function of HLA-alleles?
What is the function of HLA-alleles?
What is the purpose of donor/recipient crossmatching in transplantation preparation?
What is the purpose of donor/recipient crossmatching in transplantation preparation?
What is the major concern in ABO matching for organ transplantation?
What is the major concern in ABO matching for organ transplantation?
Which MHC complex is presented intracellularly?
Which MHC complex is presented intracellularly?
What is the result of reperfusion of an ischemic organ graft?
What is the result of reperfusion of an ischemic organ graft?
What do anti-HLA antibodies primarily target?
What do anti-HLA antibodies primarily target?
Which leukocytes express Fc receptors that interact with HLA antibodies?
Which leukocytes express Fc receptors that interact with HLA antibodies?
What is hyperacute rejection in transplantation?
What is hyperacute rejection in transplantation?
Which of the following is a signal molecule for immunosuppression?
Which of the following is a signal molecule for immunosuppression?
Which of the following is an example of a biological used in renal transplantation?
Which of the following is an example of a biological used in renal transplantation?
Which of the following is a classic triple regimen in renal transplantation?
Which of the following is a classic triple regimen in renal transplantation?
Which of the following situations may require a reduction in immunosuppression?
Which of the following situations may require a reduction in immunosuppression?
According to the text, how does the immune system differentiate between 'self' and 'non-self'?
According to the text, how does the immune system differentiate between 'self' and 'non-self'?
Which of the following organs has the highest frequency of complications in transplantation?
Which of the following organs has the highest frequency of complications in transplantation?
Which of the following is an example of an autograft?
Which of the following is an example of an autograft?
What is the main principle effect of Tacrolimus?
What is the main principle effect of Tacrolimus?
What is the main mechanism of graft rejection?
What is the main mechanism of graft rejection?
Which type of transplantation involves grafting between different species?
Which type of transplantation involves grafting between different species?
Which type of transplantation is performed between genetically identical individuals?
Which type of transplantation is performed between genetically identical individuals?
What is the term for the time from the interruption of circulation to the donor organ until it is flushed with hypothermic preservation solution?
What is the term for the time from the interruption of circulation to the donor organ until it is flushed with hypothermic preservation solution?
What is the main mechanism of graft rejection in transplantation?
What is the main mechanism of graft rejection in transplantation?
Which pathway can be triggered by complement activating antibodies binding to C1?
Which pathway can be triggered by complement activating antibodies binding to C1?
Which molecule is responsible for the activation of the complement system?
Which molecule is responsible for the activation of the complement system?
Which type of T cells are less specific and recognize MHC molecules that the donor does not have?
Which type of T cells are less specific and recognize MHC molecules that the donor does not have?
Which immune cells express receptors for the FC portion of antibodies?
Which immune cells express receptors for the FC portion of antibodies?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of antibodies in transplantation?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of antibodies in transplantation?
What is the main mechanism of graft rejection?
What is the main mechanism of graft rejection?
What is the term for the rejection of a graft that occurs within a very short time?
What is the term for the rejection of a graft that occurs within a very short time?
What is the function of HLA-alleles in transplantation?
What is the function of HLA-alleles in transplantation?
Which cells differentiate into plasma cells that can reside in the bone marrow or in the gut?
Which cells differentiate into plasma cells that can reside in the bone marrow or in the gut?
What happens when antibodies recognize MHC molecules on the surface of the endothelium?
What happens when antibodies recognize MHC molecules on the surface of the endothelium?
Which type of cells can express class II MHC when activated?
Which type of cells can express class II MHC when activated?
What is the result of activation and expression of class II MHC by endothelial cells?
What is the result of activation and expression of class II MHC by endothelial cells?
Which of the following is NOT a topic that will be covered in the lecture on transplantation?
Which of the following is NOT a topic that will be covered in the lecture on transplantation?
What is the main focus of the lecture on transplantation?
What is the main focus of the lecture on transplantation?
What is the difference between genetic and allogenic transplantation?
What is the difference between genetic and allogenic transplantation?
What is the purpose of immunosuppression in transplantation?
What is the purpose of immunosuppression in transplantation?
Which of the following is a function of the HLA complex?
Which of the following is a function of the HLA complex?
What is the role of MHC molecules in antigen presentation?
What is the role of MHC molecules in antigen presentation?
What triggers the immune response to a graft in transplantation?
What triggers the immune response to a graft in transplantation?
What is the main concern in terms of HLA matching for organ transplantation?
What is the main concern in terms of HLA matching for organ transplantation?
Which cells can take up EVs produced by stressed graft cells?
Which cells can take up EVs produced by stressed graft cells?
What is the result of recipient cells taking up EVs produced by stressed graft cells?
What is the result of recipient cells taking up EVs produced by stressed graft cells?
What is the function of MHC molecules in EVs produced by stressed graft cells?
What is the function of MHC molecules in EVs produced by stressed graft cells?
What is the main result of recipient T-cell activation in the beginning of transplantation?
What is the main result of recipient T-cell activation in the beginning of transplantation?
What is the main mechanism of graft rejection in transplantation?
What is the main mechanism of graft rejection in transplantation?
What is the purpose of immunosuppression in transplantation?
What is the purpose of immunosuppression in transplantation?