Being a donor - science to inform choices
In this lesson, we will learn about what and how we can donate blood, organs and stem cells.
Being a donor - science to inform choices
In this lesson, we will learn about what and how we can donate blood, organs and stem cells.
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Key learning points
- Blood donation
- Stem cell donation
- Organ donation (and carrying a Donor Card)
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5 Questions
Q1.
In 2018, how many people in England donated blood?
1 million
20,000
250,000
Q2.
The NHS need approximately how many new blood donor per day?
4
40
4000
Q3.
Only heart, kidneys and liver can be donated.
True
Q4.
Very few people need an organ donation
True
Q5.
Only the wealthy can donate organs.
True
5 Questions
Q1.
There are 8 main blood groups.
True
Q2.
Roughly how much blood is taken from our body when donating?
2%
5%
7.5%
Q3.
The donation of organs can be useful for research.
False
Q4.
Which of the following organs can be donated?
Heart
Kidney
Liver
Lungs
Pancreas
Small bowel
Q5.
If you do not want to donate your organs, you must opt out.
False