Blood Group Antibodies and Types Quiz

Rh- blood can be given to Rh+ patients, but Rh+ can not be given to Rh-.

Blood type O Rh-

Blood type AB Rh+

Put 3 drops of blood on a glass slide.

Add antisera A, B, and D sequentially, mixing with toothpicks.

Blood type O, containing no A or B antigens, can be given to any blood type.

Blood type AB, containing both A and B antigens, can receive any blood type.

Blood containing the Rh antigen (D).

Blood lacking the Rh antigen (D).

Clumping of red blood cells due to incompatible blood types.

Blood groups are categories based on the presence or absence of specific antigens on red blood cells.

Antigens are molecules found on the surface of red blood cells that trigger the immune response.

Antibodies are proteins in plasma that bind to specific antigens, helping to protect the body.

The ABO blood group system classifies people into four groups: A, B, AB, and O, based on the presence of A and B antigens on their red blood cells.

Understanding blood types is essential for safe blood transfusions, as incompatible blood types can cause dangerous reactions.

Transferring blood from one person to another.

Red blood cells sticking together when incompatible blood mixes.

Donor and recipient must have the same blood type for safe transfusion.

Clumped blood cells can block blood vessels, leading to serious complications and death.

A network of glands that produce and release hormones to regulate various bodily functions.

A small gland located in the brain that controls the activity of other endocrine glands, often called the "master gland".

A condition where the pituitary gland doesn't produce enough growth hormone, leading to stunted growth.

Another name for Growth Hormone Deficiency, characterized by short stature but with normal proportions and development.

A brain region that controls the pituitary gland by sending signals.

Excessive growth in height due to excess growth hormone before puberty.

Overgrowth of hands, feet, and skull due to excess growth hormone after puberty.

Gigantism affects the whole skeleton during childhood, while acromegaly only affects extremities after puberty.

Increased height, overgrowth of internal organs, and normal body proportions.

Enlargement of hands, feet, and skull, as well as potential for hyperglycemia.

A condition caused by decreased secretion of thyroid hormone, leading to various symptoms.

Hypothyroidism present since birth or childhood, causing mental, physical, and sexual retardation.

Hypothyroidism in adults, marked by mental and sexual function depression, cold sensitivity, and edema.

Mental & physical retardation, swollen eyelids, enlarged tongue, and abdominal swelling.

Mental & sexual function depression, sensitivity to cold, and increased body weight due to edema.

A condition where the pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin, leading to high blood sugar levels.

A common complication for diabetics, caused by nerve damage that affects blood flow to the feet, leading to ulcers.

Protruding eyeballs, a symptom of hyperthyroidism.

An increased size of the thyroid gland, a common symptom of hyperthyroidism.

A condition caused by hyposecretion of adrenocortical hormones, leading to symptoms like fatigue, weight loss, and skin pigmentation.

An endocrine disorder characterized by excess cortisol production, resulting in symptoms like moon face, obesity, and thin skin.

Symptoms include fatigue, weight loss, skin pigmentation, low blood pressure, and increased urination.

Symptoms include moon face, buffalo hump, obesity, purple stretch marks, high blood sugar, fragile skin, muscle weakness, and poor wound healing.

Recognizing the symptoms of Addison's and Cushing syndromes is crucial for early diagnosis and treatment, which can prevent serious health complications.