Organ Transplants Flashcards

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What is an organ transplant?

An organ transplant is an operation where a damaged organ is removed and replaced with a healthy organ from a donor.

Why might someone need an organ transplant?

They may need a transplant because one of their organs has failed or is badly damaged by disease or injury and can no longer work properly.

Give three examples of organs that can be transplanted.

Examples include kidneys, hearts and livers.

In organ transplantation, what is meant by a donor?

A donor is a person who gives an organ to someone else, either while alive or after death.

What is the name for the person who receives a donor organ?

The person who receives the organ is called the recipient.

What is a living donor?

A living donor is a person who gives an organ, such as a kidney, or part of an organ while still alive.

Why is there a waiting list for organ transplants?

There is a waiting list because there are fewer suitable donor organs than patients who need them, so patients must wait for a suitable organ to become available.

Why must doctors try to match a donor organ to the recipient?

They must match the organ so it is a suitable size and blood group, and to lower the chance that the recipient’s body will react badly to it.

Give one advantage of a kidney transplant compared with dialysis.

A successful kidney transplant can allow a person to live a more normal life without needing regular dialysis sessions.

Give one risk or disadvantage of having an organ transplant.

The operation is major surgery, so there are risks such as bleeding, infection or the body not accepting the new organ.

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