The response of the body against the transplanted organ is:
Correct answer: D. Cell-mediated Response
- A. Homeostatic Response
- B. Primary Immune Response
- C. Behavioral Response
- D. Cell-mediated Response
Explanation
Transplant rejection is caused primarily by a cell-mediated immune response to HLA antigens expressed on donor antigen-presenting cells (APCs) transferred along with the transplanted organ. Recognition of donor HLA antigens on the cells of the graft induces vigorous T cell proliferation in the recipient.
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