What ethical issues arise from organ donation and transplantation? (Select all that apply.)
1. Allocation of organs.
2. Selling of organs.
3. Advanced consent for donation.
4. Involvement of children as donors.
5. Cloning for the manufacture of organs.
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 4, 5
The ethical issues that arise from organ donation and transplantation include allocation of organs, selling of organs, involvement of children as donors, and cloning for the manufacture of organs. Advanced consent for donation is a way to assure that the wishes of the donor are followed, which helps to avoid an ethical situation.
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