Thread: Human head transplant, do you think it is possible?

Sure, it'd be easy.

Them being able to function or live is another story.

I don't know how it would be possible. The brain does control all the body functions. A heart wood stop beating and the body would essentially die before the head could even be transplanted. Without blood to the brain, the brain TO "dies"

Originally Posted by DontStop

I don't know how it would be possible. The brain does control all the body functions. A heart wood stop beating and the body would essentially die before the head could even be transplanted. Without blood to the brain, the brain TO "dies"

This happens during some heart surgeries, they stop the heart and the blood pools dorsally(whatever way they are laying). You could always do some sort of freezing technique to preserve the parts.

True.

over time it would be, but the problems are matching up all the nerves arteries veins etc..., co-ordination would have to be relearnt, the head could be rejected, and the biggest problem would be the spinal cord.

otherwise, its no biggy.

Seeing a head get chopped off is gross. remember when that video of the hostage was released of him getting his head chopped off.
He was like yelling and gurgling on blood. I wanted to cry

Perhaps. We can make nerves regrow and we can graft artificial organs into people and they will live.

eg: Iron lung

Besides the anatomical and physiological factors...this would be extremely fucked up.

Originally Posted by fufu

Besides the anatomical and physiological factors...this would be extremely fucked up.

It is better than death.

you just looking for a easy way to a good body without working out??

Originally Posted by Vieope

It is better than death.

Is it?

Originally Posted by fufu

Is it?

Vieope: Yes.

Originally Posted by KelJu

Perhaps. We can make nerves regrow and we can graft artificial organs into people and they will live.

In like five years we be able to get replacement parts at the drive thru. "I'll take two kidneys and a heart- to go."

Originally Posted by Bakerboy

In like five years we be able to get replacement parts at the drive thru. "I'll take two kidneys and a heart- to go."

...and a side of intravenous nutrient injectibles.

Originally Posted by mboylan86

you just looking for a easy way to a good body without working out??

Welcome to IM

I might donate my kidney to my little sister

Originally Posted by fufu

Vieope: Yes.

Originally Posted by DontStop

I might donate my kidney to my little sister

What's wrong with her?

Originally Posted by DontStop

I might donate my kidney to my little sister

Is she sick?

Yah there's something wrong with her kidneys. She's had like 3 bladder infections and she's only 3 years old. They found problems with it when she was born...so if it is neccessary, I'll give her one of mine

Wouldn't your sister have to wait until she is older or can you get a kidney transplant at 3?

Yep. Mind you, She doesn't need one yet, but if things get worse, in time, then I'll give up one.

Originally Posted by Bakerboy

Wouldn't your sister have to wait until she is older or can you get a kidney transplant at 3?

I think she can get the transplant at that age but not from an adult. The kidney would be too big.

Well i saw a program on the discovery channel of a dad giving his 6 year old a kidney

You can't give much more than one of your organs! That's pretty awesome that you would do that.

Could have to do with messy(not cleaned properly)..umm..unmentionables.