Dec 27, 2019
What organs and tissues can I donate?
Organs of the body that can be transplanted include:
- Kidney
- Heart
- Liver
- Lung
- Pancreas
- Intestines
People who are living can donate a kidney or part of the:
- Lung
- Liver
- Intestine
- Pancreas
Tissues that can be donated include:
- Cornea (coating of the eyeball)
- Middle ear
- Skin
- Heart valves
- Bone
- Veins
- Cartilage
- Tendons
- Ligaments
Stem cells, blood, and blood platelets can be donated.
This content was originally posted on the WDTV News website here.
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