Question

One function of the immune system is to attack the foreign cells to protect the body. In organ transplants, the body recognizes that the new organ is made of foreign cells. What kind of medicine would you give a patient to increase the chances of transplant success?
Medicine that makes the immune system less effective.
Medicine that makes the immune system more effective.
Medicine that allows the immune system to produce and secrete hormones.
Medicine that allows the immune system to regulate nerve responses.

Answer 1

Medicine that makes the immune system less effective.

Explanation: the immune system would otherwise recognize and attack the transplanted organ as foreign. Immunosuppressant drugs (e.g., cyclosporine, tacrolimus, corticosteroids) reduce rejection risk but raise infection and cancer risk, so dosing and monitoring are needed.