When you donate your body to science, upon your death, your cadaver will be used by a medical school or research institution for scientific research.
The use of human cadavers is vital to medical research.
It helps students work on surgical procedures as well as study treatment options for disease.
Currently, there is a shortage of specimens available for medical research.
Believe it or not, it is possible to be an organ donor and STILL donate your body to science.
Just make sure to register as an organ donor first!
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Another added benefit of body donation is that there is usually no cost to you or your loved ones.
Most organizations recommend registering in advance when donating your body to science.
It is becoming more common for people to still have a celebration of life memorial service even after donating your body to science or choosing to be cremated.
Body tissue that is not used for medical research is often cremated and returned to the deceased loved ones.
