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Which blood group is associated with a higher incidence of duodenal ulcers?
Which blood group is associated with a higher incidence of duodenal ulcers?
What is one of the major blood group systems?
What is one of the major blood group systems?
Which of the following cancers is more frequently associated with blood group A?
Which of the following cancers is more frequently associated with blood group A?
How many different genes are known to contribute to the surface features of RBCs?
How many different genes are known to contribute to the surface features of RBCs?
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Which blood group system is commonly referred to as the Rh system?
Which blood group system is commonly referred to as the Rh system?
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Which of the following blood types has both the A and B antigens present on the red blood cell membranes?
Which of the following blood types has both the A and B antigens present on the red blood cell membranes?
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What type of antibodies are present in Blood Type O?
What type of antibodies are present in Blood Type O?
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What is the genotype for Blood Type B?
What is the genotype for Blood Type B?
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Which statement about ABO blood groups is true?
Which statement about ABO blood groups is true?
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What defines the ABO blood groups?
What defines the ABO blood groups?
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What is the relationship between the O gene and the presence of agglutinogens on red blood cells?
What is the relationship between the O gene and the presence of agglutinogens on red blood cells?
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According to Landsteiner's law, what must be true if a specific agglutinogen is present on red blood cells?
According to Landsteiner's law, what must be true if a specific agglutinogen is present on red blood cells?
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Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the interaction of agglutinogens and agglutinins?
Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the interaction of agglutinogens and agglutinins?
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How does the recessiveness of the O gene affect blood type expression?
How does the recessiveness of the O gene affect blood type expression?
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If an individual has agglutinogen A on their RBCs, what can be concluded about their plasma?
If an individual has agglutinogen A on their RBCs, what can be concluded about their plasma?
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Blood Group Systems
Blood Group Systems
Classification of human blood based on surface features of red blood cells (RBCs).
ABO System
ABO System
A major blood group system that includes A, B, AB, and O blood types.
Rhesus System (Rh)
Rhesus System (Rh)
A blood group system based on the presence or absence of the Rh factor (D antigen).
Importance of Blood Groups
Importance of Blood Groups
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Disease Association with Blood Groups
Disease Association with Blood Groups
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ABO Blood Groups
ABO Blood Groups
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Antigens
Antigens
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Antibodies
Antibodies
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Blood Type A
Blood Type A
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Genotype of Blood Groups
Genotype of Blood Groups
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O gene
O gene
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Agglutinogen
Agglutinogen
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Agglutinin
Agglutinin
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Landsteiner’s law
Landsteiner’s law
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Blood type compatibility
Blood type compatibility
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Study Notes
Blood Groups and Blood Transfusion
- Blood transfusions weren't possible until Karl Landsteiner identified the major human blood groups (A, B, AB, and O) in 1901. This work earned him the Nobel Prize.
- Currently, 31 different genes are known to affect the surface features of red blood cells (RBCs), determining blood type compatibility.
- The primary blood group systems are ABO and Rh.
- ABO blood groups are defined by specific inherited molecules (antigens) on the surface of RBCs.
ABO Blood Groups
- Antigens are chemicals that trigger the production of antibodies.
- Antibodies are proteins that react against specific antigens.
- ABO blood types are categorized based on the presence or absence of antigens A and B on RBCs.
- Blood type A has antigen A and antibodies against B.
- Blood type B has antigen B and antibodies against A.
- Blood type AB has both antigens A and B and no antibodies.
- Blood type O has neither antigen A nor B and has antibodies against both A and B.
- Antibodies in the ABO system typically appear in babies within the first six months after birth.
Rh Blood Group
- The Rh blood group was named after the Rhesus monkey.
- The Rh system includes several Rh antigens (such as Cc, Dd, and Ee).
- Rh-positive individuals possess the antigen D.
- Rh-negative individuals lack the antigen D.
- Rh incompatibility can lead to erythroblastosis fetalis (hemolytic disease of the newborn) in subsequent pregnancies if the mother is Rh-negative and the fetus is Rh-positive.
Importance of Blood Groups
- Blood groups play a role in disease association. Duodenal ulcers are more common in blood type O than in blood types A or B. Tumors of the salivary glands, stomach, and pancreas are more prevalent in blood type A than in blood type O.
Landsteiner's Law
- If an agglutinogen (antigen) is present on the RBCs, the corresponding agglutinin (antibody) must be absent in the plasma.
- If an agglutinogen (antigen) is absent on the RBCs, the corresponding agglutinin (antibody) must be present in the plasma.
Blood Transfusion
- Blood grouping and cross-matching is essential for safe transfusions.
- Donor's RBCs + Recipient's plasma (major cross-matching)
- Recipient's RBCs + Donor's plasma (minor cross-matching)
- Blood type O is the universal donor, as it lacks antigens A and B.
- Blood type AB is the universal recipient, as it has neither anti-A nor anti-B antibodies.
Complications of Blood Transfusion
- Mismatched transfusions can lead to fatal hemolytic reactions.
- Other complications include rapid hemolysis, jaundice, renal tubular damage, circulatory overload, hemosiderosis, electrolyte imbalances, and transmission of diseases (e.g., hepatitis B/C, AIDS).
Erythroblastosis Fetalis
- This is hemolytic disease of the newborn, often caused by Rh incompatibility.
- Rh-negative mothers carrying Rh-positive fetuses can develop antibodies.
- Maternal antibodies cross the placenta and attack fetal red blood cells.
- Clinical symptoms include edema, jaundice, and anemia.
Treatment and Prevention of Erythroblastosis Fetalis
- Treatment includes exchange blood transfusions.
- Prevention involves administering anti-D immunoglobulin to Rh-negative mothers early in pregnancy to prevent antibody formation.
Blood Groups in Local Population
- The percentages of blood types (O+, A+, B+, AB+, O-, A-, B-, and AB-) in a particular population are provided (e.g. O+, 48%; A+, 24%; etc.)
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Explore the essentials of blood groups and their significance in transfusions. Learn about the ABO and Rh blood group systems, as well as the role of antigens and antibodies in determining blood type compatibility. This quiz covers the groundbreaking work of Karl Landsteiner and the classification of different blood types.
