Organ Transplantation Quiz

Which organ was successfully transplanted for the first time in 1990?

• Heart

• Liver

• Lung

• Kidney

What is the role of doctors and nurses in the transplantation process?

• They perform the surgery

• They initiate a clinical evaluation of the potential donor

• They transport the organs

• They provide post-surgery care

What is transplant rejection?

• The body accepting the new organ

• The immune system attacking the transplanted organ

• The organ failing to function

• The donor refusing to donate

How long can kidneys be kept before transplantation if stored correctly?

• 24 hours

• 48 hours

• 2424 hours

• 44 hours

What is the main issue with using organs from deceased donors?

• They are too expensive

• They must be transferred before they lose function

• They are difficult to find

• They are often rejected by the recipient

What is the purpose of organ transplantation?

• To improve eyesight

• To replace a damaged or missing organ

• To enhance physical strength

• To increase lifespan

What is the role of a surgeon in organ transplantation?

• To diagnose diseases

• To perform operations

• To provide anesthesia

• To manage hospital staff

What is general anesthesia used for during transplant surgery?

• To speed up recovery

• To make the patient unconscious and unable to feel pain

• To reduce organ rejection

• To increase blood flow

What is xenotransplantation?

• Transplanting organs from humans to animals

• Transplanting organs from animals to humans

• Transplanting organs between humans

• Transplanting artificial organs

Why are pigs considered ideal for xenotransplantation?

• They are easy to train

• They have similar organ size, physiology, and immune system to humans

• They are inexpensive

• They are resistant to diseases