Blood & Blood Types

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What are the four main blood types in the ABO blood group system?

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A, B, AB, O

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What determines a person's blood type?

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The presence or absence of specific antigens on the surface of red blood cells.

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What is the role of antibodies in blood types?

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Antibodies help the immune system identify and attack foreign substances, including incompatible blood types.

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What blood type is known as the universal recipient?

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AB+

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What is the significance of the Rh factor in blood types?

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The Rh factor determines whether blood is positive (+) or negative (-), affecting compatibility for transfusions.

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How can blood type affect blood transfusions?

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Receiving incompatible blood can cause serious immune reactions.

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What is the probability of a child having type O blood if both parents have type AB blood?

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0%.

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Where are red blood cells produced in the body?

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Bone Marrow.

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What is the rarest blood type in the U.S.?

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AB-.

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What type of blood is the universal donor?

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O-.