Blood Types and Transfusions History
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What did an Austrian scientist discover in 1901 regarding blood types?

  • Humans can receive any blood type without any issues.
  • Blood transfusions are always safe.
  • Blood transfusions were not necessary before 1901.
  • Humans have different blood types: A, B, AB, and O. (correct)

Why were blood transfusions dangerous before the discovery of blood types?

  • Mismatched blood types led to death due to incompatibility. (correct)
  • Patients refused to undergo blood transfusions.
  • Doctors did not have enough blood to use for transfusions.
  • Blood types were not considered important before transfusing.

Which blood type is common in European countries?

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

What is a risk associated with giving a person the wrong type of blood?

<p>The two blood types will fight each other, leading to death. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group can safely receive Type O blood?

<p>People with any of the other three groups (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement was commonly believed about blood transfusions before the discovery of blood types?

<p>Giving any person any type of blood is safe. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the four blood types discovered by the Austrian scientist in 1901?

<p>A, B, AB, O</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was it dangerous to give a person the wrong type of blood before the discovery of blood types?

<p>The two different blood types are not compatible and would fight each other, often leading to death.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which blood type is common in Asian countries?

<p>B</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common blood type in European countries?

<p>O</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which blood type can be safely given to people from any of the other three groups?

<p>O</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which blood type can receive blood from any of the other three groups?

<p>AB</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the blood type with its compatibility for receiving blood:

<p>Type O = Can be safely given to people from any of the other three groups Type AB = Can receive blood from any of the other three groups Type A = Compatibility not mentioned in the text Type B = Compatibility not mentioned in the text</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the region with the common blood type:

<p>European countries = Type O is common Asian countries = Type B is common African countries = Common blood type not mentioned North American countries = Common blood type not mentioned</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the statement with its description about blood transfusions before the discovery of blood types:

<p>Blood of any person could be given to any other person = False due to incompatible blood types Blood transfusions were always successful = False; sometimes dangerous and deadly Blood types were already known and understood = False; only discovered in 1901 People never needed blood transfusions before 1901 = Not mentioned in the text</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the consequence with the action of giving a person the wrong type of blood:

<p>Death = Often results from incompatible blood types fighting each other Full recovery = Not mentioned as a possible outcome Improved health condition = Not mentioned as a possible outcome Temporary discomfort = Not mentioned as a possible outcome</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the fact about blood transfusions with its correct explanation:

<p>Giving a person the wrong type of blood was dangerous = Because incompatible blood types fight each other Blood transfusions were risk-free before 1901 = False; they were dangerous and deadly Blood transfusions always resulted in death before 1901 = False; sometimes successful but risky It was believed that all humans had the same blood type before 1901 = True; misconception corrected by the discovery</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the content with its correct statement:

<p>Discovery of four blood types by an Austrian scientist in 1901 = Humans do not all have the same blood type, leading to four identified types Commonality of blood types across different regions = Type O common in European countries, Type B common in Asian countries Importance of knowing blood types before transfusions = To ensure compatibility and avoid potential risks like death Safe options for transfusions among different blood types = Type O can be given safely to all, Type AB can receive from all</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why were blood transfusions dangerous before the discovery of blood types?

<p>Because people believed you could give any person any type of blood. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which blood type is considered the universal donor?

<p>Type O (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the risk associated with giving a person the wrong type of blood?

<p>The body may reject the blood and experience an allergic reaction. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Austrian scientist discover regarding blood types in 1901?

<p>Humans have four different blood types: A, B, AB, and O. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement was commonly believed about blood transfusions before the discovery of blood types?

<p>Any person could receive any type of blood. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common blood type in Asian countries?

<p>Type B (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Before 1901, it was believed that you could give the blood of any person to any other person, but this was not true. Giving a person the wrong type of blood often leads to ______ because the two different blood types are not compatible.

<p>death</p> Signup and view all the answers

Doctors need to know the blood type of the person who gave the blood, and the blood type of the person who will be receiving it before a blood ______.

<p>transfusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

In European countries, the most common blood type is ______.

<p>O</p> Signup and view all the answers

Among Asian countries, the B blood type is ______.

<p>common</p> Signup and view all the answers

Type O blood can be given safely to people from any of the other three ______.

<p>groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

People with type AB blood can receive blood from any of the other three ______.

<p>groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

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