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An organ transplant is less likely to be rejected if the recipient

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. An organ transplant is less likely to be rejected if the recipient.


  1. Is given glucocorticoid treatment.
  2. Has previously received a skin graft from the same individual.
  3. . Is an infant.
  4. Is an identical rather than a non-identical twin of the donor.
  5. . Has the same blood group as the donor.

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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 compatibility.

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