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How is Ice water Used in organ transplants?
To preserve the organs before the transplant process begins.
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 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.
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.
Can animal organs be used for transplants?
None unless they have been genetically modified to be suitable - the organs are 'humanised'. Then, it is primarily pigs that are used.
Are there enough organs available for transplants?
Not enough for everybody waiting for a transplant to receive one.
Does a forensic scientist have health benefits?
They seem to have an inside track on organs transplants for some reason.
Why can't we clone organs to be used for transplants?
Because, we can't clone anything at all right now.
Is there a demand for donor livers?
patients in need of organ transplants outnumber available organs three to one.
How do animal rights feel about having animal transplants as human organs?
yes kill them all
Should transplants happen at all?
yes they should happen because when one of your organs fail you can have someone save you.
