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Which type of antibodies is typically produced in response to red cell antigen stimulation?
Which type of antibodies is typically produced in response to red cell antigen stimulation?
- Naturally occurring antibodies
- Immune antibodies (correct)
- Isoagglutinins
- Autoantibodies
What is the characteristic of antibodies associated with hemolytic transfusion reactions, hemolytic disease of the newborn, and autoimmune hemolytic anemia?
What is the characteristic of antibodies associated with hemolytic transfusion reactions, hemolytic disease of the newborn, and autoimmune hemolytic anemia?
- Irregular antibodies
- Clinically significant antibodies (correct)
- Autoantibodies
- Naturally occurring antibodies
Which blood group antigen is directly related to glycophorin?
Which blood group antigen is directly related to glycophorin?
- ABO
- Rh
- MNS (correct)
- Hh
What is the molecular size requirement for antigens present on red blood cells?
What is the molecular size requirement for antigens present on red blood cells?
Which type of antibody is usually produced in response to environmental antigens like bacteria and pollen?
Which type of antibody is usually produced in response to environmental antigens like bacteria and pollen?
What is the characteristic feature of irregular antibodies in a patient's serum?
What is the characteristic feature of irregular antibodies in a patient's serum?
What is the main difference between an antigen and an immunogen?
What is the main difference between an antigen and an immunogen?
Which term describes an incomplete antigen that can react with specific antibodies but is not immunogenic?
Which term describes an incomplete antigen that can react with specific antibodies but is not immunogenic?
What is the role of an epitope in an antigen molecule?
What is the role of an epitope in an antigen molecule?
Where are blood group antigens mainly distributed in the body?
Where are blood group antigens mainly distributed in the body?
Why are ABH antigens in tissues important for organ transplants?
Why are ABH antigens in tissues important for organ transplants?
What can happen to a hapten to make it immunogenic?
What can happen to a hapten to make it immunogenic?
