Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering Need to Be Porous Because: (Select

Multiple Choice

Scaffolds for tissue engineering need to be porous because: (Select all correct choices)

A) this creates more surface area for cell adhesion
B) this will allow access for electronic circuitry to be connected to cells in the replacement organ
C) nutrient and waste diffusion will be more effective
D) the scaffold will be more rigid and strong
E) the scaffold will be more likely to be accepted by the immune defenses of the body