Blood Typing and Spatter Analysis Flashcard

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What happens to the diameter of a bloodstain when a blood drop falls from a greater height?

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The diameter of the bloodstain increases.

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Which blood type has no antigens on the surface of its red blood cells?

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Type O.

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What is the main component of blood responsible for carrying oxygen?

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Red blood cells.

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What blood type agglutinates with both anti-A and anti-B serums?

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Type AB.

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What blood type does not agglutinate with either anti-A or anti-B serum?

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Type O.

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Define blood typing.

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Blood typing is the process of determining an individual's blood group based on the presence or absence of specific antigens on the surface of red blood cells.

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What are antigens in the context of blood types?

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Antigens are substances on the surface of red blood cells that can trigger an immune response.

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What is agglutination in blood typing?

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Agglutination is the clumping of red blood cells in response to the interaction between antigens and antibodies.

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What are the four main blood types?

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Type A, Type B, Type AB, and Type O.

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What is the role of plasma in blood?

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Plasma is the liquid component of blood that carries cells, nutrients, hormones, and waste products.