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Which Tissues Can Be Donated?

Many classifications of tissue may be donated:


Whole eyes or corneas.

Human heart valves.

Cardiovascular tissue, which includes the thoracic aorta, the abdominal aorta with iliac arteries , saphenous veins , and femoral vessels.

Bone and soft musculoskeletal tissue, such as ligaments.

Skin.

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