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What are the three ways in which white blood cells can attack a foreign body?
What are the three ways in which white blood cells can attack a foreign body?
They can attack directly, produce antibodies, or trigger other cells to act in destroying the foreign body.
What is the primary function of platelets in the body?
What is the primary function of platelets in the body?
Coagulation or blood clotting
Why is it essential to match blood types before transfusion?
Why is it essential to match blood types before transfusion?
To prevent the immune system from attacking the transfused red blood cells as foreign and destroying them.
What are the two antigens responsible for the ABO blood groups?
What are the two antigens responsible for the ABO blood groups?
What happens when blood from an incompatible blood type is transfused into someone?
What happens when blood from an incompatible blood type is transfused into someone?
Why is it necessary to test donated blood for A, B, O, and Rh antigens?
Why is it necessary to test donated blood for A, B, O, and Rh antigens?
What is the role of surface molecules on the cell membrane of red blood cells?
What is the role of surface molecules on the cell membrane of red blood cells?
What happens when the immune system recognizes antigens on transfused red blood cells as foreign?
What happens when the immune system recognizes antigens on transfused red blood cells as foreign?
Why is it important to consider the Rh blood type during blood transfusions?
Why is it important to consider the Rh blood type during blood transfusions?
What is the result of the presence or absence of A and B antigens on the surface of red blood cells?
What is the result of the presence or absence of A and B antigens on the surface of red blood cells?
