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An organ transplant is less likely to be rejected if the recipient A. Is given glucocorticoid treatment. B. Has previously received a skin graft from the same individual. C. Is an infant. D. Is an identical rather than a non-identical twin of the donor. E. Has the same blood group as the donor. |
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Answer» A. True This suppresses immune reactions. B. False This would sensitize the immune response. C. True The immune system is less well-developed in infants. D. True Only identical twins have identical genes and hence identical tissue antigens. E. True However, blood group compatibility is not a reliable index of tissue compatibil |
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