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What was the purpose of the surgical team examining a pig kidney attached to the body of a deceased recipient?
What was the purpose of the surgical team examining a pig kidney attached to the body of a deceased recipient?
- To check for signs of rejection in a pig-to-human organ transplant (correct)
- To test the viability of using pig kidneys for medical research
- To develop new surgical techniques for organ transplantation
- To study the effects of kidney transplants in deceased recipients
What was the groundbreaking experiment involving David Bennett Sr.?
What was the groundbreaking experiment involving David Bennett Sr.?
- Conducting the first successful pig-to-human kidney transplant
- Testing the compatibility of pig hearts for transplantation
- Receiving a heart transplant from a pig (correct)
- Developing a new technique for heart transplants
What is a well-established use of pig organs in humans?
What is a well-established use of pig organs in humans?
- Pancreas transplants from pigs
- Lung transplants from pigs
- Liver transplants from pigs
- Heart valves used in humans for decades (correct)
What was the outcome of the heart transplant received by David Bennett Sr.?
What was the outcome of the heart transplant received by David Bennett Sr.?
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What is a key reason for using pig organs in medical research and transplantation?
What is a key reason for using pig organs in medical research and transplantation?
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