organ/tissue rejection Flashcards
1
Q
what is tissue rejection
A
tissue rejection is when the recipient’s immune system recognises the transplant organ or tissue as foreign tissue during a transplant
2
Q
how may the immune system respond when the receiver is undergoing tissue rejection
A
lymphocytes may respond by producing antibodies to destroy the transplanted organ
3
Q
how do you prevent tissue rejection
A
immunosuppression via drugs helps to inhibit tissue rejection by suppressing the immune system, but this may increase the risk of infection
