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If I make prior arrangements to donate transplantable organs upon my death, or if an autopsy is performed, will my body still be suitable for study?

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If I make prior arrangements to donate transplantable organs upon my death, or if an autopsy is performed, will my body still be suitable for study?

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No. Ordinary autopsy or removal of organs greatly reduces the usefulness of the body and Sanford School of Medicine cannot accept the body for use in medical education studies. However, eyes can be donated to your state eye bank and the body will still be accepted.