Blood Type

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What are the four main blood types?

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A, B, AB, O.

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What is the Rh factor in blood types?

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The Rh factor is a protein that can be present on the surface of red blood cells, determining whether blood type is positive (+) or negative (-).

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What blood type is considered the universal donor?

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O- is considered the universal donor because it can be given to any blood type.

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What blood type is considered the universal recipient?

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

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What happens when a person receives the wrong blood type?

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The body produces antibodies against the foreign antigens, which can lead to agglutination and serious health risks.

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What are antibodies?

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Antibodies are proteins produced by the immune system to identify and neutralize foreign objects like bacteria and viruses.

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If a person has type A blood, what type of antibodies do they have?

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They have B antibodies.

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If a person has type B blood, what type of antibodies do they have?

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They have A antibodies.

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If a person has type AB blood, what type of antibodies do they have?

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They have no A or B antibodies.

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If a person has type O blood, what type of antibodies do they have?

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They have both A and B antibodies.