Lab Grown Organs - Genetics Technology Assignment | Ava & Annie

What are lab-grown organs?

• Organs with special superpowers

• Organs made from STEM cells

• Normal organs

• Organs that have a higher chance of chronic rejection

What methods are used to make lab-grown organs?

• By using biodegradable scaffolds

• By receiving a donated organ from an organ donor

• By using bioprinters

• I don't know

True or False: Dr. Atala took a piece of Luke’s bladder used modified 3D inkjet machines and grew a new bladder

• True

• False

What are some benefits of lab-grown organs

• Saves lives

• Decreases chance of organ rejection

• Alternative for animal testing

• All of the above

What are some ethical issues concerning lab-grown organs?

• Commercialization of organs

• Consent of organ donors

• Misuse/dual use of organoids

• All of the above

True or False: The first successful lab-grown organs were transplanted at the end of the 20th century

• True

• False

Why are kidneys and liver are the most common lab-grown organs?

• They are the easiest organs to make

• They are the smallest organs

• They are needed the most for transplants

• All of the above

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