Organ and Tissue Transplant
1. Why are transplants important. 2 1. Why are transplants important? 2.What types of organs and tissues can be transplanted?? NOTE*: I want the organ (s) and the system they belong to, and in a complete sentence.
Problems with Transplanting Organs and Tissue There are more people who need transplants than there are donors !!
Problems with Transplanting Organs and Tissue Humans are all unique, and our genetics program our cells and defense systems differently. For example blood types +A,-A,+B,-B,AB ,+O,-O
Problems with Transplanting Organs and Tissue The major system that protect us from disease the Immune System, is coded to fight off foreign particles………….which another persons organs are!!!!!!! When this happens this process is known as rejection
Solutions to the Problems Organ transplant wait lists Organ Banks and storage
Solutions to the Problems Detailed tests to ensure that donors match recipients. Blood Match Tissue evaluation Antibody test
Solutions to the Problems Immunosuppressant drugs – Slow the process of rejection by weakening the immune system to some degree
Solutions to the Problems Stem cell introduction- introduce fresh, partially programed cells of the recipient on, in and around the donated section and reduce the likelihood of the body thinking the donated part is foreign.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TUDn2rceMM
Spain is a global leader in Transplants and Donation !!!!!!!!!