Blood Types

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What is agglutination in the context of blood types?

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Agglutination is the clumping of blood cells due to the interaction between antigens on the surface of the cells and antibodies in the plasma.

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What is the potential danger of agglutination in the body?

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It can cause blockage of small blood vessels.

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What antigens are present in Type A blood?

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Type A blood has A antigens on the surface of its red blood cells.

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What antigens are present in Type B blood?

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Type B blood has B antigens on the surface of its red blood cells.

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What antigens are present in Type AB blood?

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Type AB blood has both A and B antigens on the surface of its red blood cells.

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What antigens are present in Type O blood?

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Type O blood has no A or B antigens on the surface of its red blood cells.

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What is the primary purpose of blood transfusions?

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To replace blood lost during surgery or injury.

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What is the significance of having no antibodies in Type AB blood?

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It can receive blood from any blood type.

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Which blood types can a person with Type AB blood receive?

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A, B, AB, and O.

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What are antibodies in the context of blood types?

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Antibodies are proteins in the plasma that can recognize and bind to specific antigens.