Blood types

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What are antigens?

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Antigens are proteins found on the surface of red blood cells that determine blood type.

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What is the universal donor blood type?

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Type O blood is considered the universal donor because it has no A or B antigens.

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What is the genotype of a woman with type B blood who has a child with type O blood?

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The woman's genotype must be heterozygous B (IBi).

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What type of antigens are present in blood type O?

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Blood type O has no antigens on the surface of red blood cells.

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What is true about blood type O?

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Blood type O does not contain antigen A or antigen B.

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What are antibodies?

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Antibodies are proteins produced by the immune system that can recognize and neutralize foreign substances, including antigens.

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What blood type has A antigens?

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Blood type A has A antigens on the surface of its red blood cells.

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What blood type has B antigens?

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Blood type B has B antigens on the surface of its red blood cells.

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What blood type has both A and B antigens?

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Blood type AB has both A and B antigens on the surface of its red blood cells.

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What happens if a person with type A blood receives type B blood?

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The person's immune system will attack the B antigens, leading to a transfusion reaction.