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What is the main factor determining the strength of the recipient's immune response against a transplanted graft?
What is the main factor determining the strength of the recipient's immune response against a transplanted graft?
- Comorbidities
- Organ
- Genetic Makeup (correct)
- Environmental Stressors
Which term describes a complex network of specialized cells, tissues, and organs that recognize and defend the body from foreign substances?
Which term describes a complex network of specialized cells, tissues, and organs that recognize and defend the body from foreign substances?
- Immunosuppression
- Immune System (correct)
- Transplant Immunology
- Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC)
What is the primary function of the Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHCs) in the immune system?
What is the primary function of the Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHCs) in the immune system?
- Detection of disease-causing microorganisms
- Organ transplantation
- Recognition of 'friend' or 'foe' molecules (correct)
- Genetic Makeup determination
What largely determines the degree of required immunosuppression in organ transplantation?
What largely determines the degree of required immunosuppression in organ transplantation?
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