When Organs Are Transplanted from One Individual to Another, They

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Multiple Choice

When organs are transplanted from one individual to another, they can be attacked by cells of the host's immune system and rejected. Sometimes, the opposite occurs, in which the transplant (the graft) attacks the host. This is called graft-versus-host disease, and is MOST common in which of the following types of transplants?

• A)liver
• B)kidney
• C)bone marrow
• D)skin
• E)cornea

Understand the importance of designing health care forms and interactions that are inclusive of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

Comprehend how equity-focused quality improvement strategies reduce disparities in health care.

Demonstrate cultural competence through effective communication and actions in a multicultural context.

Employ the RESPECT mnemonic to establish rapport and enhance communication with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds.

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Definitions:

Blood Test

A medical procedure that involves the testing of a blood sample to evaluate health conditions, detect diseases, or measure the level of specific substances in the blood.

Mesoderm

The middle layer of an embryo in early development, from which the musculoskeletal, circulatory, and excretory systems of the body develop.

Ectoderm

Ectoderm is the outermost layer of cells or tissue of an embryo in early development, giving rise to the formation of the nervous system and skin.

Endoderm

The innermost layer of cells or tissue of an embryo in early development that gives rise to the lining of the digestive and respiratory systems.