Skin Grafts Between Identical Twins Are More Successful Than Grafts

question 57

Multiple Choice

Skin grafts between identical twins are more successful than grafts between more unrelated individuals. Why?

• A) Identical twins share the same uterine environment.
• B) Twins are exactly matched in age.
• C) Identical twins have identical HLA alleles.
• D) Identical twins are the same sex.
• E) None of these is true.

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Definitions:

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder marked by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading to severe restriction of food intake.

Obsessive Thoughts

Persistent, unwanted, and intrusive thoughts that cause significant anxiety or discomfort, often seen in psychiatric conditions such as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an obsessive fear of gaining weight, leading to severe restrictions on food intake and potentially life-threatening starvation.

Distorted Body Image

A warped perception of one's body size, shape, or appearance, often found in disorders like anorexia and bulimia nervosa.