Blood Types Review

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What is the test used to detect invisible blood stains using UV Light?

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Luminol

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What happens when blood agglutinates (clots) in response to an anti-body?

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It clumps.

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What are the proteins found on the surface of RBCs that allow us to type blood as A, B, O or AB?

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Antigens.

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What types of blood can positive blood types donate to?

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Positive only.

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What types of antigens are present in a person with O+ blood?

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Rh only.

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What are antibodies?

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Proteins produced by the immune system to identify and neutralize foreign objects like bacteria and viruses.

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What is the significance of the Rh factor in blood typing?

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It determines whether blood is positive or negative, affecting compatibility for transfusions.

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What is blood type O known for in terms of donation?

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It is a universal donor, meaning it can donate to any blood type.

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What is agglutination in the context of blood typing?

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The clumping of blood cells in response to an antibody, indicating a reaction.

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What is the role of antigens in blood transfusions?

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They determine blood compatibility; mismatched antigens can cause serious reactions.