Blood Types notes Flashcardizz

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What happens if someone with type A blood receives a transfusion of type B blood?

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Agglutination or hemolysis occurs.

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What determines a person's blood type?

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The presence or absence of specific molecules called agglutinogens or antigens on the cell membrane.

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If Malik's blood cells agglutinate with anti-A, anti-B, and anti-Rh sera, what agglutinins are in his plasma?

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None.

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What antibodies are present in the plasma of a person with Type O blood?

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A & B antibodies.

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Can a person with type O blood receive blood from someone who has Type A or Type B?

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False.

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What are agglutinogens?

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Agglutinogens are specific molecules on the surface of red blood cells that determine blood type.

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What are agglutinins?

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Agglutinins are antibodies in the plasma that react against specific agglutinogens.

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What is the universal donor blood type?

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Type O is considered the universal donor.

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What is the universal recipient blood type?

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Type AB is considered the universal recipient.

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What is hemolysis?

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Hemolysis is the destruction of red blood cells, often due to incompatible blood transfusions.