VOICED : Bone marrow: why donate, and how?

The video discusses the journey of Rodolphus, who donates bone marrow after 13 years of waiting to be compatible with a patient. It explains the process of bone marrow extraction and highlights the role of Doctor Mary in managing the French bone marrow donation register. The video also shares the story of Young, a medical student who survived leukemia thanks to a bone marrow donation from a stranger. The importance of international solidarity and the impact of bone marrow transplants on saving lives are emphasized.

What is one method mentioned for extracting bone marrow stem cells?

• Through a blood transfusion

• Through a bone scan

• Using a laser technique

• Surgically extracting them

Who manages the French bone marrow donation register?

• Doctor Emily

• Doctor Smith

• Doctor John

• Doctor Mary

Approximately how many bone marrow transplants are performed worldwide each year?

• 15,000

• 5,000

• 10,000

• 20,000

What was Young's condition that required a bone marrow transplant?

• Anemia

• Leukemia

• Diabetes

• Heart disease

What is Young's aspiration after receiving a bone marrow transplant?

• To write a book

• To travel the world

• To become a teacher

• To save others as a doctor