organdonor.gov U.S. Government Information on Organ Donation and Transplantation. About Us · Advisory Committees · Legislation · Grants and Research · Health Services & Resources Administration U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This is an official U.S. Government web site managed by:. read more
One can donate organs and tissues. Organs that can be donated-Heart. Intestine. Liver. Lung. Kidney. Pancrease. Eye. Tissues that can be donated and use for transplantation are-Skin; Cornea of eye. Fascia. Bone ; Cartilage. Heart valves. Ligament. Pericardium. Tendon. Vein. Blood . Plasma. Bone marrow. read more
Deceased organ donors can donate: kidneys (2), liver, lungs (2), heart, pancreas, and intestines. In 2014, hands and faces were added to the organ transplant list. Living organ donors can donate: one kidney, a lung, or a portion of the liver, pancreas, or intestine. read more
The liver is a complex organ that has more than 500 known functions. It breaks down harmful substances in the blood, produces bile that aids in digestion and stores vitamins, sugars and fats. A donated liver can sometimes be split between two recipients, so one donor can be the source of two liver transplants. read more