Asked by Dylan Masse on Jun 09, 2024
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What must happen in order for a donor organ to not be rejected by the recipient?
A) The MHC complexes need to match as closely as possible.
B) The recipient's plasma cells will be inactivated.
C) The recipient's passive immunity pathway will be activated.
D) The NK cells of the recipient will be inactivated.
E) The cytotoxic T cells will be inactivated.
Plasma Cells
Cells that develop from B cells and produce large volumes of antibodies as part of the immune response.
MHC Complexes
A family of molecules displayed on cell surfaces that help the immune system recognize foreign substances, including Class I and Class II MHC molecules.
Donor Organ
A healthy organ removed from one person's body (the donor) for the purpose of transplanting it into another person (the recipient) who needs it.
- Recognize the immune system’s role in organ transplantation and the concept of MHC compatibility.
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Velenkos. MavundlaJun 13, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The MHC (Major Histocompatibility Complex) plays a crucial role in the immune system's recognition of self versus non-self. For a transplant to be successful and not rejected, the MHC complexes of the donor and recipient need to match as closely as possible to avoid triggering an immune response.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the immune system’s role in organ transplantation and the concept of MHC compatibility.