An organ and tissue donor registry lists the following options for potential transplantation:
Complete the table below by matching each medical condition with the corresponding organ or tissue from the registry required for treatment. The first one has been done for you.
| Medical Condition | Organ or tissue needed |
|---|---|
| End-stage renal disease | kidney |
| Acute myeloid leukaemia | |
| Corneal blindness | |
| Short bowel syndrome | |
| Valvular heart disease | |
| Acute hepatic failure |
Describe the role of the liver in digestion.
There is a critical shortage of donor organs and tissues. Scientists hope to use therapeutic cloning to grow replacement tissues and organs from a patient's own somatic cells.
Explain what is meant by the term cloned organism.
Suggest two medical or practical advantages of using organs grown from a patient's own cloned cells rather than relying on organs harvested from deceased donors.
