Blood Typing Review

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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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Using the diagram to determine the blood type: What is the blood type if the diagram shows B antigens?

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Type B

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What are antibodies?

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Proteins produced by the immune system that destroy foreign substances.

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

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Rh, only

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What are the four main blood types?

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A, B, AB, O

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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 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, leading to serious complications.

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What is agglutination in the context of blood typing?

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The clumping of red blood cells due to the reaction between antigens and antibodies.

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What blood type is considered the universal donor?

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O- blood type.

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What blood type is considered the universal recipient?

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AB+ blood type.