Blood types

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What are the antigens present in blood type A?

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A antigens are present in blood type A.

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What is the blood type of a red blood cell with B antigens?

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The blood type is B.

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What blood type is represented by AB+?

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AB+ is a blood type that has both A and B antigens and the Rh factor.

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What can happen if a person receives incompatible blood?

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They could die due to an immune reaction.

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True or False: Blood type is determined by the antigens on the surface of red blood cells.

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True.

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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 does the '+' or '-' signify in blood types?

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It indicates the presence (+) or absence (-) of the Rh factor.

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What blood type is considered the universal donor?

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O- is considered the universal donor.

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What blood type is considered the universal recipient?

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AB+ is considered the universal recipient.

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What happens during a blood transfusion if the blood types are not compatible?

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The recipient's immune system may attack the transfused blood cells.