Which of the Following Contributes to the High Blood Use

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following contributes to the high blood use in a liver transplant surgery?

• A)The liver is a very large organ.
• B)It is difficult to find close human leukocyte antigen matches for liver transplants.
• C)Platelets are stored in the liver.
• D)The liver produces the vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors.

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Definitions:

Immune System

A complex network of cells, tissues, organs, and the substances they produce that helps the body fight infections and diseases.

Lupus

An autoimmune disease where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own tissues, leading to inflammation and damage to various body parts, including joints, skin, kidneys, heart, and lungs.

High Blood Pressure

A condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high, potentially leading to health issues like heart disease and stroke.

Stomach Cancer

A type of cancer that begins in the cells lining the stomach, often resulting from long-term inflammation and other risk factors.