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What is one of the main reasons for normal levels of H substances to be present in saliva?
What is one of the main reasons for normal levels of H substances to be present in saliva?
- Secretor status (correct)
- Genetic mutations in the ABO gene
- Thalassemia
- Chromosome 9 translocations
How are A and B substances present in secretions?
How are A and B substances present in secretions?
- When both A and B genes are present (correct)
- Regardless of the A and B genes
- Only when A gene is present
- Only when B gene is present
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an association with blood groups in the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an association with blood groups in the text?
- 'Intelligence' in group AB individuals (correct)
- Hangover in A blood groups
- 'Good teeth' in group O individuals
- 'Criminality' in group B blood groups
What term is used to describe the additional acquired pseudoantigens seen during forward grouping as a result of various disease states altering RBC antigens?
What term is used to describe the additional acquired pseudoantigens seen during forward grouping as a result of various disease states altering RBC antigens?
Which condition has been shown to depress antigen strength, resulting in cells appearing to show mixed-field agglutination?
Which condition has been shown to depress antigen strength, resulting in cells appearing to show mixed-field agglutination?
What do scientists refer to as 'part of blood group mythology' according to the text?
What do scientists refer to as 'part of blood group mythology' according to the text?
Which of the following disorders is NOT mentioned as being associated with ABH antigens in the text?
Which of the following disorders is NOT mentioned as being associated with ABH antigens in the text?
In terms of blood group serology, what is an important impact of various disease states on RBC antigens?
In terms of blood group serology, what is an important impact of various disease states on RBC antigens?
'Tiny agglutinates in a sea of unagglutinated cells' is characteristic of which phenomenon mentioned in the text?
'Tiny agglutinates in a sea of unagglutinated cells' is characteristic of which phenomenon mentioned in the text?
'Progressively weaker reactions or additional acquired pseudoantigens' can be observed during which process according to the text?
'Progressively weaker reactions or additional acquired pseudoantigens' can be observed during which process according to the text?
