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What triggers an immune response causing agglutination after an infusion of incompatible blood?
What triggers an immune response causing agglutination after an infusion of incompatible blood?
Which blood type has both A and B antigens?
Which blood type has both A and B antigens?
What antibodies does type A blood have?
What antibodies does type A blood have?
How many erythrocyte antigens exist?
How many erythrocyte antigens exist?
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What is the significance of the Rh blood group?
What is the significance of the Rh blood group?
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Study Notes
Blood Types and Immune Response
- Incompatible blood transfusion triggers an immune response causing agglutination.
Blood Type Characteristics
- Blood type AB has both A and B antigens.
Antibodies in Blood Types
- Type A blood has antibodies against B antigens.
Erythrocyte Antigens
- There are numerous erythrocyte antigens, but only a few are clinically significant.
Rh Blood Group Significance
- The Rh blood group is crucial because it can cause a severe reaction, even anemia in newborns, if an Rh-negative mother is sensitized by an Rh-positive fetus.
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Test your knowledge of blood groups and blood typing with this quiz. Learn about antigens, antibodies, and how they relate to transfusion reactions. Explore the importance of matching patient-donor blood types to prevent adverse reactions and save lives.