Blood Typing

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What antigens are present in a person with type B- blood?

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B, only

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Which blood type is known as the universal donor?

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O-

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Which blood type is known as the universal recipient?

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AB+

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What is the function of plasma?

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Regulate water, pH and temperature

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Someone with Type A blood also has...

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Type B antibodies

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What are blood types determined by?

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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 Rh factor?

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A protein that can be present on the surface of red blood cells, determining whether blood type is positive or negative.

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What blood type has both A and B antigens?

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AB blood type.

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What blood type has no A or B antigens?

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O blood type.

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What happens if a person receives the wrong blood type?

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Their immune system may attack the transfused blood, leading to serious complications.