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Immunohematology-Blood Banking: Basic Principles of Immunology and AG-AB Reactions

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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?

Irregular antibodies

Clinically significant antibodies (correct)

Autoantibodies

Naturally occurring antibodies

Which blood group antigen is directly related to glycophorin?

ABO

MNS (correct)

What is the molecular size requirement for antigens present on red blood cells?

Sufficient molecular size Signup and view all the answers

Which type of antibody is usually produced in response to environmental antigens like bacteria and pollen?

Naturally occurring antibodies Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of irregular antibodies in a patient's serum?

Present in a very small human population only Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between an antigen and an immunogen?

Immunogens trigger an immune response. Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes an incomplete antigen that can react with specific antibodies but is not immunogenic?

Hapten Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of an epitope in an antigen molecule?

Confers specificity to the antigen Signup and view all the answers

Where are blood group antigens mainly distributed in the body?

Throughout tissues, white cells, and platelets Signup and view all the answers

Why are ABH antigens in tissues important for organ transplants?

They determine tissue compatibility Signup and view all the answers

What can happen to a hapten to make it immunogenic?

It can bind with a schlepper molecule Signup and view all the answers