Why is it advantageous for a live person to be a liver donor?
a. Because the donor is not at risk for any complication
b. Because the recipient is more likely to avoid rejection
c. Because the donor donates only a part of the liver
d. Because the blood supply is more dependable in the donated liver
ANS: C
A live donor may donate only a portion of their liver and within weeks the donor's liver has grown to the size to meet the body's needs. The same is true for the recipient.
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