The Technology of Transplanting Nonhuman Organs into Humans is Known

Question

The technology of transplanting nonhuman organs into humans is known as _____.
A) immunoglobulin treatment
B) cross reception
C) genomic transmission
D) xenotransplantation
E) organotransplantation

Accepted Answer

The technology of transplanting nonhuman organs into humans is known as xenotransplantation. Option A, immunoglobulin treatment, is a therapy using specific antibodies to treat diseases. Option B, cross reception, is not a term used in medicine. Option C, genomic transmission, refers to the transfer of genetic material from one organism to another and is not specific to organ transplantation. Option E, organotransplantation, is a general term for any type of organ transplantation, including from human donors.