All of the following are potential problems faced when trying to transplant pig organs into humans EXCEPT
A) pig organs may trigger a strong immune reaction.
B) there are already too many human organs available for transplant.
C) pig organs can potentially carry viruses that are dangerous to humans.
D) the pig HLA complexes are very different from human HLA complexes.
E) All of these are reasons for potential problems.

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Option B is not a potential problem, in fact it's the opposite. The shortage of human organs for transplant is the reason why researchers are exploring the possibility of using pig organs. Options A, C, and D are all potential problems that have been identified in the use of pig organs for human transplants. Option E is the most comprehensive answer, as it includes all potential problems.

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