SNC2P: Biology
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Grafts: Transfer of the tissue from a healthy part of the body to the
injured part.
Example: skin grafts have saved lives of people with serious burns.
Organ Transplants: the transfer of an organ from one body to
another.
Tissue transplants: the transfer of tissue.
Rejection: when the immune system of a transplant recipient fights
against the organ.
Transplant recipients:
 usually have to take anti-rejection drugs to suppress, or lower the
effect of, the immune system for the rest of their lives.
 Are vulnerable to infections
Organ and Tissue Donation:
Donated tissues and organs can come from living or deceased donors.
There is a shortage of organs and tissues available for transplant in Canada.
Artificial Organs:
Could be used until a suitable donor is found, or as a permanent
replacement.