what is an organ transplant in terms of biology?
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is this suppose to be an essay or a term paper or something? lol
407105
well, very inellgent question, first of all once the brain is dead, it cannot be  transplanted. the possibilities are very low. but, recently one experiment on brain transplantations were succeded in europe, some 26 days back.it wasn't an succeded 100%, but it showed 45% improments. and how the technology is! by the next few years it will be 100% possible!.it will be!
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A tissue; groups of tissues that work together to form a particular function are organs; groups of organs used for specific tasks are organ systems; a group of organ systems that works as a unit to sustain each other's life is an organism.
375523
Right. I mean, if we can grow organs in a lab than maybe not as many people will die while they are on organ transplant waiting lists. Of course with every step for man kind comes an inherent evil as well. We could start growing humans and using them as slaves... that would be wrong, but growing organs to save lives... THAT'S A MIRACLE! Embrace it.
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You should have researched this one before making such a statement:\nThe uterus is not an organ that is thought to be amenable to transplantation, hence there is no research in this area. Even in the most ideal circumstances it would be extremely unlikely that a transplanted uterus would be able to carry a fetus to maturity. Although organ transplantation is very successful today compared to the past, it is still only accomplished throught the use of toxic drugs that poison one's immune system and cause numerous side effects. Unless one has a life-threatening disease or is reliant on a technology like dialysis to go on living, a transplant is not worth the risk. Until immunosuppression is perfected, a uterus transplant would not be imagineable since the risk would far outweigh the chances of carrying a successful pregnancy. http://www.transweb.org/qa/asktw/answers/answers9701/96032704.html
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Quite a lot... see the links. Biology is the science of life, so as you can imagine, that subject has a wealth of sub-headings. It relates to chemistry, biochemistry, physiology, anatomy, botany, genetics,  and many other sciences.\n\nIt will depend on what level of biology course you are taking, but I've included a syllabus for some courses in the links.
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Any thing high tech used in treating a patient. Organ transplant like the face. It also refers to the instruments used in medical treatments. Like say getting drug concentrations.\nThe newest I have heard is a doctor in one country doing a heart operation on a patient who is in another country (or state)\nThe nurse makes an incision near the abdomen and inserts some pipes that are attached to a machine. The doctor who is in another country takes over and completes the operation by controlling the machines. Quite amazing.
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The transplantation of animal organs/cells into humans is called xenotransplantation. I wrote a paper on it for my medical ethics class in undergrad. Here's a link from a reputable website with a bit of information about it: http://www.emedicine.com/PED/topic2903.htm
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usually a kidney transplant is donated from people such as... people with same blood type weight height etc, and most common----family members.
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Therapeutic cloning is another term applied somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) in which the nucleus of an ovum is removed and replaced with the nucleus of an adult somatic cell donor, then allowed  to grow and mature as the genetic clone of the donor.  The idea behind is that if the donor should ever need an organ transplant, the organs can be harvested from the clone so that the donor will survive. The controversy is that we'd essentially be creating human life for the sole purpose of killing it in lieu of a medical emergency. Also, the first step of SCNT is the same as embryonic stem cell research and has drawn the opposition of those that oppose ESC research.
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This is not possible for countless reasons.  First of all, when you say elements, the body is comprised primarily of cells, and all cells are subject to immune system monitoring, just like any invasive substance.  Now, all of the cells body express products that tell the body "this is your body, do not kill me".  Any part that does not express these products will be destroyed.  This is what makes transplants difficult.  So your idea is something that can never come to fruition.
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The brain is an organ of the body, like any other organ, in that it has a distinctive structure and tissue types specific to the brain.  Thus, it is a biological entity.  Psychology is a study of our mental processes and behaviour, not the actual biology of the brain organ.
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Since Biology is the study of life, and vitalism is the doctrine of life that cannot be explained, both are conflicting.  Biology seeks to explain the many mysteries on how the body works, and I have to say that many scientists are fairly successful at that, but vitalism mainly stems from philosophy, where the soul is a contested being here.\n\nSome times, miracles do happen, which leave doctors puzzled.  Philosophers feel that it is the will of the soul, or another force, whether internally or external that helps the physical body to overcome the disease.  Biologists accept the fact that miracles do happen, but have not given the exact cause of it.  After all, miracles cannot be explained scientifically.
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Wow, what a good question. I'd think that there would be minute amounts of the donors DNA in the recipients blood stream, but it probably wouldn't be detecable. I'm guessing.\n\nIf it were true that all the donor cells die and are replaced by new cells, then it wouldn't be necessary for the recipient to take immunosuppressents  for the rest of their life. They wouldn't have to worry about the body rejecting the new heart after a a few years, but they do.\n\nNo, the new DNA won't proliferate, but there will most likely be trace amounts of it in their body for years to come.
1047057
I would guess that it would be in the field of biochemistry. Perhaps cloning will be the next big thing, where we may be able to growth individual organs for transplants.
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Only one way I know of- Kidney transplant, but then you have to worry about organ rejection.
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Like any organ, a heart loses its transplantability rather fast, so it needs to be taken out of the donor as soon after death as possible.  Special personnel do this and then type the heart (or other organ) to see if it can be transplanted into someone on the waiting list (that's how it works in the USA).  If so, they pack the organ in ice, put it in a cooler, and fly it wherever they need to go with it... :)