Blood type and antibodies review Bio 1222

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What are blood types?

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Blood types are classifications of blood based on the presence or absence of specific antigens and antibodies. The main blood group systems are ABO and Rh.

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What are antibodies?

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Antibodies are proteins produced by the immune system to identify and neutralize foreign objects like bacteria and viruses. In blood, they can react with specific antigens.

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What is the ABO blood group system?

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The ABO blood group system classifies blood into four main types: A, B, AB, and O, based on the presence of A and B antigens on the surface of red blood cells.

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What is the Rh factor?

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The Rh factor is a protein that can be present on the surface of red blood cells. If present, the blood type is positive (e.g., A+); if absent, it is negative (e.g., A-).

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What blood type has anti-A antibodies?

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Blood type B has anti-A antibodies.

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What blood type has anti-B antibodies?

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Blood type A has anti-B antibodies.

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What blood type has no A or B antibodies?

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Blood type AB has no A or B antibodies.

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What blood type is considered the universal donor?

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Blood type O- is considered the universal donor because it has no A or B antigens.

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What blood type is considered the universal recipient?

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Blood type AB+ is considered the universal recipient because it can receive blood from any type.

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What happens during a blood transfusion reaction?

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A blood transfusion reaction occurs when the recipient's immune system attacks the transfused blood cells due to incompatible blood types.