Blood forensics

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What is agglutination?

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Agglutination is the clumping of red blood cells in response to an antigen-antibody reaction, often observed during blood typing.

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What blood type is known as the universal donor?

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

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What is the process of testing blood type called?

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The process of testing blood type is called agglutination, where blood is mixed with antibodies to observe clumping.

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What does the '+' or '-' signify in blood types?

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The '+' or '-' signifies the presence or absence of the Rh factor, a specific protein on the surface of red blood cells.

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What blood type can receive blood from type A?

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Blood type A can receive blood from type A and type O.

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What is the significance of the ABO blood group system?

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The ABO blood group system classifies human blood into four main types (A, B, AB, O) based on the presence of antigens on red blood cells.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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What happens during a transfusion reaction?

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During a transfusion reaction, the recipient's immune system attacks the transfused blood cells, leading to clumping and potential health complications.

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What is the role of plasma in blood?

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Plasma is the liquid component of blood that carries cells, nutrients, hormones, and waste products throughout the body.

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What is the difference between blood type A and blood type B?

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Blood type A has A antigens on the surface of red blood cells, while blood type B has B antigens.

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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; its presence or absence determines if blood type is positive or negative.