Asked by Savannah Walters on Jun 27, 2024

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​The transplantation of body organs is always at risk of recipient rejection;however,the kidney can usually be successfully transplanted,and the survival of the graft has been markedly improved by the use of the drug _________.

A) ​cyclosporine
B) ​potassium ions
C) ​Levaquin
D) ​alpha-blocker

Recipient Rejection

In transplantation, the immune response of a recipient's body against the transplanted organ or tissue.

Cyclosporine

A medication commonly used to suppress the immune system, particularly after organ transplants to prevent rejection.

Graft Survival

The successful integration and functionality of transplanted tissue or organs in a recipient.

  • Comprehend the role of drugs like cyclosporine in transplant medicine.
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Caitlin SaundersJul 02, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Cyclosporine is a drug that suppresses the immune system and is widely used in organ transplantation to prevent the body from rejecting the transplanted organ. This has significantly improved the survival rates of transplanted kidneys.