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One organ and tissue donor can save and transform the lives of ten or more people. Nine in ten families agree to donation when their loved one is a registered donor. Are you in Australia and are planning on becoming a donor? Take the simple test below and see how much you know about organ donation.

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1.

How many people are on the organ transplant waiting list at any one time?
- A.
  
  200
- B.
  
  800
- C.
  
  1600
- D.
  
  400
Correct Answer
C. 1600

Explanation
On average, there are 1600 people on the waiting list for an organ transplant. The waiting time can be in excess of 4 years!

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How many lives can 1 organ donor save?
- A.
  
  10
- B.
  
  5
- C.
  
  3
- D.
  
  1
Correct Answer
A. 10

Explanation
Just 1 organ donor can save the lives of up to 10 people, while also significantly improving the lives of dozens more!

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Which state in Australia has the greatest Organ Donation rate?
- A.
  
  South Australia
- B.
  
  NSW
- C.
  
  Victoria
- D.
  
  Northern Territory
Correct Answer
D. Northern Territory

Explanation
The Northern Territory has the greatest organ donation rate per million people, followed by SA while NSW has the lowest rate in Australia

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Where does Australia rank globally in terms of organ donation rates?
- A.
  
  1st
- B.
  
  20th
- C.
  
  7th
- D.
  
  13th
Correct Answer
B. 20th

Explanation
Australia ranks 20th world wide for Organ donation rates, trailing countries such as Croatia, France and Sweden. Spain is the world leader.

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In NSW, which demographic has the lowest rate of organ donation
- A.
  
  18-24 Females
- B.
  
  75+ Females
- C.
  
  18-24 Males
- D.
  
  75+ Males
Correct Answer
C. 18-24 Males

Explanation
In fact, 18-24 males living in NSW have the lowest rate of organ donation in all Australia.

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6.

True or False: Smokers cannot become organ donors
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Everyone can become an organ donor! Your health habits do not influence this.

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Which organ is most commonly donated?
- A.
  
  Heart
- B.
  
  Lung
- C.
  
  Kidney
- D.
  
  Liver
Correct Answer
C. Kidney

Explanation
The kidney is the most commonly donated organ with 659 kidneys donated in 2014

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True or False: Globally, Australia has the greatest success rate for Organ transplants.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Australia does have the greatest rate of successful transplants in the world, however the number of actual transplants in remarkably low.

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How old do you have to be to register to become an organ donor?
- A.
  
  21
- B.
  
  18
- C.
  
  16
- D.
  
  No age limit
Correct Answer
B. 18

Explanation
You do have to be 18 to register as an organ donor, although you can register your intent to become one at 16 and you can talk to your parents about your decision and they can authorise this should the time come.

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How many different organs and tissue can you donate?
- A.
  
  25
- B.
  
  15
- C.
  
  10
- D.
  
  5
Correct Answer
A. 25

Explanation
Up to 25 different organs and tissues can be donated, including the heart, kidneys, liver, lungs, pancreas, and small intestines, blood, blood vessels, bones, bone marrow, cartilage, connective tissues, eyes, heart valves, and skin!

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11.

What percentage of Australians have not discussed their decision about organ donation with their family and friends?
- A.
  
  30%
- B.
  
  40%
- C.
  
  25%
- D.
  
  15%
Correct Answer
B. 40%

Explanation
A study by the Organ and Tissue Authority has discovered 40% of people have not told their loved ones of their decision about organ donation, and 44% of Australians haven't even made a decision!

It is extremely important to discuss this with your family and friends so the right decision can be made if the time comes.

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True or False: There is a feature on Facebook where you can publish your organ donor status
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
This is in fact a feature on Facebook that allows you to share your organ donor status with your friends as a 'life event' under the health and wellness section.

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Organ Donation Quiz

How many people are on the organ transplant waiting list at any one time?

How many lives can 1 organ donor save?

Which state in Australia has the greatest Organ Donation rate?

Where does Australia rank globally in terms of organ donation rates?

In NSW, which demographic has the lowest rate of organ donation

True or False: Smokers cannot become organ donors

Which organ is most commonly donated?

True or False: Globally, Australia has the greatest success rate for Organ transplants.

How old do you have to be to register to become an organ donor?

How many different organs and tissue can you donate?

What percentage of Australians have not discussed their decision about organ donation with their family and friends?

True or False: There is a feature on Facebook where you can publish your organ donor status