Blood Types

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What type of antigens can be found on the surface of RBC's when someone has blood type O?

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none

Front

What blood type is characterized by the presence of A and B antigens on the surface of RBC's?

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AB

Front

What is the universal donor blood type?

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O

Front

What blood type has A antigens and anti-B antibodies?

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A

Front

What blood type has B antigens and anti-A antibodies?

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B

Front

What blood type has both A and B antigens and no antibodies?

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AB+

Front

What blood type has no antigens and both anti-A and anti-B antibodies?

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O

Front

What is the significance of the Rh factor in blood types?

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It determines whether blood type is positive (+) or negative (-).

Front

What causes the variation in human blood types?

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multiple alleles

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What is the role of antibodies in blood transfusions?

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They can cause agglutination if incompatible blood types are mixed.