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None unless they have been genetically modified to be suitable - the organs are 'humanised'. Then, it is primarily pigs that are used.
What else can I help you with?
What is the proces of using animal organs for transplants in humans?
The theory of using animal organs in human transplants is called Xenotransplantation. (Whereas using human organs in human transplants is called Allotransplantation). Xenotransplants are incredibly rare, since the outcomes are nowhere near as good as allotransplants, and the risks are far greater.
How do animal rights feel about having animal transplants as human organs?
yes kill them all
What is the disadvantageof using animal organs for transplants?
the animal could have a really bad disease and could kill what thing the organ went to.
Do animals have donor transplants?
Animal to animal transplants only ever occur for research purposes, not life-extension of family pets. However when researching for human transplants, many animal transplants have to be done.
How is Ice water Used in organ transplants?
To preserve the organs before the transplant process begins.
Why can't we clone organs to be used for transplants?
Because, we can't clone anything at all right now.
Are you for animal transplants?
yes
How organs are kept alive during transplants?
not too sure
Why do people have transplants?
people have transplants because their organs have problems there for they need new ones to help them survive or else they will die.
What tools are used in organ transplants?
well when i cut people open i use a spoon then i just rip their organs out. (: hope that helped
What are some disadvantages of using animal organs for human transplants?
Unlike human-to-human transplants, the animals are generally slaughtered specifically to provide the organ.Bovine or porcine heart valves don't usually last as long as a mechanical valve. However, there is the advantage that you don't need to take cumadin (rat poison) for the rest of you life with an animal replacement.
Should transplants happen?
They already happen, so clearly social consensus is that "they should happen". Otherwise transplants would not be happening. Also, those who donate their organs are clearly in favor of organ transplants happening.
