Which of the Following Is a True Statement About the Use

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a true statement about the use of autografts and allografts for repair of tissue lesions?

• A)An autograft can be used to repair soft tissues, such as a torn ligament, but cannot be used for repair of articular cartilage lesions.
• B)A risk associated with an autograft is potential weakening of a patient's otherwise healthy tissue at the donor site.
• C)There is a greater risk of disease transmission with use of an autograft than an allograft.
• D)There is a greater risk of graft failure with use of an autograft than an allograft.