In brain death which of the organs cannot be transplanted: UPSC 14
**Core Concept**
In brain death, organs are considered for transplantation based on their viability and ability to function outside the body. The key principle is the assessment of organ function and the presence of any contraindications for transplantation.
**Why the Correct Answer is Right**
In brain death, the organs that cannot be transplanted are those that are not viable outside the body due to the loss of autonomic nervous control. The **corneas** are an exception as they can be transplanted even after brain death due to their self-sustaining nature. However, the **heart**, **lungs**, and **kidneys** are not suitable for transplantation in brain death as they rely on autonomic nervous control for proper function. The **kidneys** are also affected by the loss of renal perfusion, making them unsuitable for transplantation.
**Why Each Wrong Option is Incorrect**
**Option A:** **Corneas** can be transplanted even after brain death, making this option incorrect.
**Option B:** **Heart**, **Lungs**, and **Kidneys** are not suitable for transplantation in brain death due to the loss of autonomic nervous control.
**Option C:** **Liver** can be transplanted even after brain death, but the decision is made on a case-by-case basis.
**Option D:** **Pancreas** can be transplanted even after brain death, but the decision is made on a case-by-case basis.
**Clinical Pearl / High-Yield Fact**
In brain death, the absence of autonomic nervous control affects the viability of organs for transplantation, except for the corneas which can be transplanted due to their self-sustaining nature.
**Correct Answer:** C.