Blood Typing

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Which blood type is the universal donor?

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O- is the universal donor because it has no A or B antigens on the surface of its red blood cells, making it safe for transfusion to any blood type.

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What blood type is the universal recipient?

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AB+ is the universal recipient because it has both A and B antigens and can accept blood from any type without an immune reaction.

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What is another term for the Rh factor?

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The Rh factor is also known as the D antigen, which determines whether blood is positive or negative.

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What blood type has both Type A & B antibodies?

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Blood type O has both Type A and B antibodies, which means it can only receive blood from type O.

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What antigens does someone with Type A blood have?

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Someone with Type A blood has A antigens on the surface of their red blood cells.

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What are the four main blood types?

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The four main blood types are A, B, AB, and O, which are determined by the presence or absence of A and B antigens.

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

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The Rh factor determines if blood is positive or negative, which is crucial for safe blood transfusions.

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How can blood type O be considered a universal donor?

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Blood type O can be considered a universal donor because it lacks A and B antigens, reducing the risk of transfusion reactions.

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What happens if a person receives incompatible blood during a transfusion?

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Receiving incompatible blood can cause an immune response, leading to serious complications such as hemolysis.

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What blood type can a person with AB blood receive?

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A person with AB blood can receive blood from any type (A, B, AB, or O) because they have no antibodies against A or B antigens.