Age and Religion | Living V.S Deceased Donor | Organ Transplants |
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18
At what age do your parents or legal guardian not have to authorize the donation of your organs?
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Kidney (2), lung (2), heart, intestine, liver, pancreas
Which organs can deceased donors donate?
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False; while it may limit what you can donate, do not not become a donor because you think you cannot be one, leave it to the professionals.
True or False: If you have a medical problem you cannot be an organ donor?
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No, the the oldest in the U.S was 92 years old
.Is there an age restriction to being a donor?
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After they are declared brain dead
After what happens can organ donation begin to happen in a deceased person?
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8 vital organs: 2 kidney, 2 lungs, intestines, liver, pancreas, intestines {each worth 25}
What are the vital organs you can donate
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An organ donor card
Besides the red heart on a drivers license or learners permit indicating an organ donor, what can someone have indicating that they too are an organ donor
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1 kidney, a lung, a portion of the liver, pancreas, the intestines
What can living donors can donate?
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Blood type, body size, severity of patient's medical condition, distance between the donor's hospital and the patient's hospital, the patient's waiting time, whether the patient is available {50 points each}
What factors are considered when an organ is matched to a person?
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