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You can receive blood from a donor with a different blood type than yours.
You can receive blood from a donor with a different blood type than yours.
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The ABO group system gives the positive or negative part of your blood type.
The ABO group system gives the positive or negative part of your blood type.
False
There are six main blood types.
There are six main blood types.
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O positive blood is known as the universal blood type.
O positive blood is known as the universal blood type.
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Your blood group is determined by your environment.
Your blood group is determined by your environment.
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You can only receive blood from a donor with the same blood type as you.
You can only receive blood from a donor with the same blood type as you.
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There are three main blood group systems for transfusion.
There are three main blood group systems for transfusion.
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The percentage of donors with O negative blood type is 15%.
The percentage of donors with O negative blood type is 15%.
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Antibodies are responsible for producing antigens in the body.
Antibodies are responsible for producing antigens in the body.
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Individuals with blood group O have A and B antigens on their red blood cells.
Individuals with blood group O have A and B antigens on their red blood cells.
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The presence of the R h D antigen determines an individual's ABO blood group.
The presence of the R h D antigen determines an individual's ABO blood group.
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Blood group AB individuals have anti-A and anti-B antibodies in their plasma.
Blood group AB individuals have anti-A and anti-B antibodies in their plasma.
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The R h system consists of only one antigen that determines blood type.
The R h system consists of only one antigen that determines blood type.
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A person with R h D antigen negative blood type can receive blood from a person with R h D antigen positive blood type.
A person with R h D antigen negative blood type can receive blood from a person with R h D antigen positive blood type.
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Study Notes
Finding Your Blood Type
- You can find out your blood type after your first blood donation.
Blood Types and Their Frequencies
- There are eight main blood types, with frequencies: • O positive: 35% • O negative: 13% • A positive: 30% • A negative: 8% • B positive: 8% • B negative: 2% • AB positive: 2% • AB negative: 1%
Blood Type Compatibility
- You can receive blood from a donor with the same blood type as you.
- You can also receive blood from a donor with a compatible blood type.
- O negative blood is the universal blood type, safe for everyone to receive.
Inheritance of Blood Type
- Your blood group is inherited from genes passed on by your parents.
- The ABO group system gives the letter part of your blood type.
- The R h system gives the positive or negative part of your blood type.
ABO Group System
- There are four main blood groups in the ABO group system.
- E ach group is important, and we need donors from every group.
- Your blood group depends on the antigens and antibodies in your blood.
Antigens and Antibodies
- Antigens are a combination of sugars and proteins that coat the surface of a red blood cell.
- Antibodies are important in transfusion as they are the body's natural defense system.
- Giving someone blood from the wrong ABO group can be life-threatening.
Blood Groups
- Blood group O: no antigens, with anti-A and anti-B antibodies.
- Blood group A: A antigens, with anti-B antibodies.
- Blood group B: B antigens, with anti-A antibodies.
- Blood group AB: A and B antigens, with no antibodies.
Positive or Negative Blood
- The D antigen in the R h system determines whether you have positive or negative blood.
- If you have the R h D antigen, your blood type is positive; if you lack it, your blood type is negative.
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Learn about the different blood types, their frequencies, and compatibility. Discover how to find out your blood type and more.
