Types of Organ Donation
A _______ transplant helps the recipient breathe normally and healthily again.
Lung Transplant
How do you become a donor as a teen?
You can sign up to be a donor with your parent's permission.
The ______ is the most donated organ. (Hint: It starts with a K)
kidney
True or False: It is legal to donate your organs for money, and it is definitely NOT a felony.
False
What type of organ transplant plant replaces and organ that pumps blood and oxygen through the body?
Heart Transplant
What is the first step of organ donation (for living donors)?
An evaluation to see if you are eligible to become an organ donor.
Who can donate?
Everyone
True or False: Only certain people can donate.
False
What type of organ transplant plant replaces and organ that is a protective barrier of the body, and shields it from external elements?
Skin Transplant
What is the first step of organ donation of the (deceased donation)?
The medical practitioners evaluate the patient to see if they are medically suitable for organ donation.
How can you become an organ donor?
Register online or at your local DMV
True or False: You can go to the DMV to become an organ donor.
True
This type of organ donation restores stability and function to a joint?
Ligament Transplant
What is the next step of organ donation after authorization (deceased donation)?
The organ allocation process
How many people can be saved by 1 person through organ donation?
8 people
Why do people donate organs?
To improve a person's quality of life.
What type of organ transplant plant replaces and organ that acts as a focusing lens for the eye? (Hint: It starts with a C)
Cornea Transplant
What is the next step of organ donation after (deceased donation)?
The donor is taken to an operating room where the organs are surgically removed, and then they are sent to transplant hospitals. (Organ recovery)
About how many people in the U.S. are registered to donate organs (As of 2022)? (Hint: it's in the millions)
About 170 million people
What is another benefit of organ donation for the recipient when the donor is living?
Transplants can be done sooner.