Blood groups

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What are blood groups?

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Blood groups are classifications of blood based on the presence or absence of specific antigens on the surface of red blood cells.

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What antigens are present in Blood Type A?

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Blood Type A has A antigens.

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What antigens are present in Blood Type B?

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Blood Type B has B antigens.

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What antigens are present in Blood Type AB?

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Blood Type AB has both A and B antigens.

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What antigens are present in Blood Type O?

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Blood Type O has no A or B antigens.

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Which blood type is known as the universal donor?

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Blood Type O is known as the universal donor because it can be given to any other blood type.

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Which blood type is known as the universal recipient?

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Blood Type AB is known as the universal recipient because it can receive blood from any other blood type.

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What does Rh factor indicate in blood types?

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Rh factor indicates the presence (+) or absence (-) of the Rh antigen on red blood cells.

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Can a person with A- blood receive blood from A+ blood?

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No, a person with A- blood cannot receive A+ blood due to the Rh factor.

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What blood types can a person with B+ blood donate to?

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A person with B+ blood can donate to B+ and AB+ blood types.