ABO Blood Groups and Agglutination Quiz
17 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the main function of red blood cells?

  • Transporting oxygen from lungs to tissues (correct)
  • Producing antibodies
  • Regulating blood sugar levels
  • Assisting in blood clotting

    • Which blood component acts as a buffer and helps regulate hydrogen ion concentration?

  • Platelets
  • Red blood cells (correct)
  • Plasma
  • White blood cells

    • What is the unique feature of the Rh factor in red blood cells?

  • Regulates blood pressure
  • Determines blood group antigens
  • Affects pregnancy in Rh-negative individuals (correct)
  • Prevents blood clotting

    • Which type of leukocyte is NOT a granular leukocyte?

    <p>Lymphocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of red blood cells that allows them to pass through capillaries easily?

    <p>Biconcave disc</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of Type A blood in the ABO blood group system?

    <p>Presence of only antigen A</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Rh blood group system, what is the universal donor type?

    <p>Type O Rh-negative blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a particular agglutinogen is present in the RBCs according to Landsteiner law?

    <p>Corresponding agglutinin in the serum is absent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a blood group not based on A or B antigens?

    <p>Diego group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which blood type is considered the universal recipient in the ABO blood group system?

    <p>Type AB</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of Type O blood in terms of antigens?

    <p>Absence of both antigens A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of erythroblastosis fetalis?

    <p>Agglutination of fetus's red blood cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antigens are part of the Rhesus blood group system?

    <p>C, D, E</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antigens are more antigenic in the Rhesus blood group system?

    <p>Rh D</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens in erythroblastosis fetalis when the mother is Rh negative and the father is Rh positive?

    <p>Baby inherits Rh-positive antigen from the father</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when bloods are mismatched so that anti-A plasma agglutinins are mixed with red blood cells containing A agglutinogens?

    <p>Red cells agglutinate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when Rhesus agglutinins are mixed with red blood cells containing Rh antigens?

    <p>Red cells agglutinate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Open
    Browser
    Browser