Blood Types and Transfusion

Transfusion reactions occur, causing diminished oxygen-carrying capacity and clumped cells that impede blood flow.

They initiate the development of antibodies against type A and B antigens.

To prevent agglutination of RBCs, which can lead to transfusion reactions and impaired oxygen-carrying capacity.

<p>The universal donor has type O negative blood, which can be transfused to anyone, while the universal recipient has type AB positive blood, which can receive blood from anyone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Through food, bacteria, and other sources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Candid health problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are present on the surface of red blood cells and trigger an immune response</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Produced by the immune system in response to the presence of antigens</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To prevent an immune response and ensure compatibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To react with antigens on the surface of red blood cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>antigens (agglutinogens) on the surface of RBCs</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>ABO and Rhesus</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Antigens trigger an immune response, causing the production of antibodies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure compatibility and prevent an immune response</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The genes that code for the antigens on the surface of RBCs</p> Signup and view all the answers