Correct option is C
The correct answer is (c).
Introduction
Autologous transfusion refers to collecting and reinfusing a patient's own blood. Homologous/allogenic uses donor blood; heterologous is from different species.
Information Booster
- Autologous: same person.
- Homologous/allogenic: same species, different individual.
- Heterologous: different species.
- Withdrawing and reinfusing own blood = autologous.
- Homologous: from another person.
- Allogenic: same as homologous.
- Heterologous: from animal.
Autologous transfusion is common in elective surgeries to reduce donor blood need.