Blood Groups and ABO Classification

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What is the primary function of antibodies in the blood?

  • Regulate blood pressure
  • Recognize foreign substances (correct)
  • Carry nutrients
  • Transport oxygen

Which blood group has no antigens in red blood cells?

  • Group A
  • Group O (correct)
  • Group AB
  • Group B

Which blood group has both A and B antigens?

  • Group O
  • Group AB (correct)
  • Group B
  • Group A

What determines if a person's blood is Rh positive?

<p>Presence of antigen D on red blood cells (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the antibodies found in the plasma of Group B?

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What type of antibodies are present in the plasma of Group O?

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What is the function of antibodies?

Antibodies are proteins produced by the immune system to recognize and bind to foreign substances (antigens) in the blood.

Which blood group lacks antigens?

Group O blood lacks both A and B antigens on the surface of its red blood cells.

Which blood group has both A and B antigens?

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

What determines Rh positive blood?

The presence of the D antigen on red blood cells determines if a person's blood is Rh positive.

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What antibodies are in Group B plasma?

Group B blood has anti-A antibodies in its plasma.

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What antibodies are in Group O plasma?

Group O blood contains both anti-A and anti-B antibodies in its plasma.

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Study Notes

ABO Blood Group

  • ABO blood group consists of four blood types: A, B, AB, and O, determined by the presence or absence of antigens and antibodies.
  • Antibodies are proteins in plasma that recognize and alert the immune system to destroy foreign substances like germs.
  • Antigens are protein molecules on the surface of red blood cells.

Blood Grouping

  • Blood grouping is done using the antigen-antibody reaction method.
  • Blood is classified into two main systems: ABO and Rh.

Rh Factor

  • The Rh factor determines the presence or absence of antigen D on the surface of red blood cells.
  • Individuals with antigen D are Rh positive, while those without it are Rh negative.

Characteristics of Blood Groups

  • Group A: has A antigen on red blood cells and Anti-B antibodies in plasma.
  • Group B: has B antigen on red blood cells and Anti-A antibodies in plasma.
  • Group AB: has A and B antigens on red blood cells and no antibodies in plasma.
  • Group O: has no antigens on red blood cells and Anti-A and Anti-B antibodies in plasma.

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