Scaffolds for tissue engineering need to be porous because: (Select all correct choices)
A)this creates more surface area for cell adhesion
B)this will allow access for electronic circuitry to be connected to cells in the replacement organ
C)nutrient and waste diffusion will be more effective
D)the scaffold will be more rigid and strong
E)the scaffold will be more likely to be accepted by the immune defenses of the body

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Porous scaffolds create more surface area for cell adhesion and allow for nutrient and waste diffusion, which are both important for tissue engineering. B and D are incorrect because electronic circuitry is not typically connected to replacement organs and scaffold rigidity and strength do not require porosity. E is incorrect because immune responses to scaffolds are complex and not solely dependent on porosity.

Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering Need to Be Porous Because: (Select