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What are the four main blood types?
What are the four main blood types?
- O, A, B, O+
- A, B, AB, AB+
- O, A, B, AB (correct)
- O-, A-, B-, AB-
What determines whether a blood type is Rh positive or negative?
What determines whether a blood type is Rh positive or negative?
- The presence of the Rh factor on red blood cells (correct)
- The color of the blood
- The amount of red blood cells
- The platelet count
What percentage of the U.S. population is Rh-positive?
What percentage of the U.S. population is Rh-positive?
- 60%
- 50%
- 85% (correct)
- 75%
Where is blood produced?
Where is blood produced?
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Which component of blood is frequently needed by burn victims?
Which component of blood is frequently needed by burn victims?
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Study Notes
Blood Types
- There are four main blood types: A, B, AB, and O.
Rh Blood Type
- The presence or absence of the Rh antigen determines whether a blood type is Rh positive or negative.
- If an individual has the Rh antigen, they are considered Rh-positive, and if they don't have it, they are considered Rh-negative.
U.S. Population Blood Type Distribution
- Approximately 85% of the U.S. population is Rh-positive.
Blood Production
- Blood is produced in the bone marrow.
Blood Component for Burn Victims
- Plasma, a component of blood, is frequently needed by burn victims.
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Test your knowledge about blood types and the Rh factor with this informative quiz. Learn about the different blood groups and their inheritance patterns. Understand why knowing your blood type is important for medical purposes.
