Which of the following statements about tissue transplants is true?
A) The source of graft rejection is T cell recognition of the MHC antigens on the transplanted cells.
B) If transplants demonstrate a perfect match for all Rh antigens, then there is a 95% success rate.
C) Successful transplants require a complete match of all MHC antigens.
D) Xenotransplantation avoids the fundamental transplant mechanism of graft rejection.
E) Skin can be successfully transplanted between siblings and other closely related family members.

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T cell recognition of the MHC antigens on transplanted cells is a primary cause of graft rejection, as the immune system identifies these as foreign.

Which of the Following Statements About Tissue Transplants Is True