B12 Kidney Transplants Flashcards
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| 9398147129 | what is a kidney transplant | a diseased kidney can be replaced from a healthy donors kidney | 0 | |
| 9398154091 | why can they be rejected | immune system produces antibodies antibodies join with antigens of transplanted kidney and attack them | 1 | |
| 9398176021 | how can we prevent rejection | the tissue types of the patient and donor are matched as closely as possible OR immunosuppressant drugs | 2 | |
| 9398196894 | how long does the organ last for | 9 years | 3 | |
| 9398200684 | advantages of kidney transplant | cheaper in the long run patient does not have to have a controlled diet no dialysis | 4 | |
| 9398213221 | disadvantages of kidney transplant | must take immunosuppresant drugs (increase risk of infection) there is a shortage of organ donors kidney only lasts for 8-9 years organ rejection | 5 |