GPS and Organ Transplant Quiz

What is the purpose of anti-rejection drugs in organ transplants?

• To speed up the recovery process

• To prevent infections

• To stop the patient's body from rejecting the transplanted organ

What technology enables pinpointing locations on Earth within a few inches?

• GIS (Geographic Information System)

• GPS (Global Positioning System)

• RADAR (Radio Detection and Ranging)

How does a GPS receiver determine its location?

• By analyzing weather patterns

• By using ground-based sensors

• By measuring the time it takes for signals from at least four satellites to arrive

How many GPS satellites orbit the Earth?

• 12

• 24

• 36

What problem might occur when a transplanted organ is introduced to the human body?

• Increased energy levels

• Enhanced immune response

• Potential rejection issues

What was the first type of transplant performed in the 1800s?

• Heart transplant

• Cornea transplant

• Skin transplant

How many lives can one organ donor potentially save and improve?

• Up to 5

• Up to 10

• Up to 15

Who performed the first successful heart transplant in 1967, and where was he from?

• John Hopkins, from the United States

• Christian Barnard, from South Africa

• Alexander Fleming, from Scotland

What is an organ transplant?

• Transferring blood from one person to another

• Replacing a damaged or diseased organ with a healthy one from another person

• Treating bacterial infections with antibiotics

What are some uses of the GPS system?

• Monitoring ocean currents

• Tracking wildlife migration

• Calculating accurate and precise location information