Blood and blood type

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What happens to red blood cells when they encounter the wrong antibodies?

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They agglutinate.

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What type of blood can positive blood types donate to?

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Positive blood types can donate to Positive blood types only.

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What type of blood can negative blood types donate to?

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Negative blood types can donate to both Negative and Positive blood types.

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What protein in red blood cells binds to and transports oxygen?

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Hemoglobin.

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Which organ detects low oxygen levels in the blood and produces erythropoietin (EPO)?

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Kidney.

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What is the main function of red blood cells?

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To transport oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues.

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What is the role of hemoglobin in red blood cells?

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Hemoglobin binds to oxygen and carries it in the blood.

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What are the four main blood types?

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A, B, AB, and O.

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What is agglutination in the context of blood types?

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Agglutination is the clumping of red blood cells due to the reaction with antibodies.

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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 (+) or absent (-) on the surface of red blood cells.