Blood Types

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What type of blood is the universal donor?

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Type O blood is the universal donor because it can be given to any other blood type without causing an immune reaction.

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Where are antibodies located in the blood?

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Antibodies are located in the plasma of the blood.

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What antibodies would a person with type O blood produce in their plasma?

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A person with type O blood produces no antibodies against A or B antigens.

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Which blood type is the universal recipient?

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AB+ is the universal recipient because it can receive blood from any other blood type.

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What is NOT a possible genotype for someone with type B blood?

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I^AI^B is NOT a possible genotype for type B blood.

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What are the four main blood types?

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The four main blood types are A, B, AB, and O.

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What is the Rh factor?

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The Rh factor is a protein that can be present on the surface of red blood cells; if present, the blood type is positive (e.g., A+), if absent, it is negative (e.g., A-).

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What blood type can type A blood donate to?

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Type A blood can donate to type A and AB blood.

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What blood type can type B blood receive?

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Type B blood can receive type B and O blood.

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What is the significance of blood type compatibility in transfusions?

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Blood type compatibility is crucial in transfusions to prevent immune reactions that can occur if incompatible blood is mixed.