Questions and Answers
What is the function of antibodies in the human body?
To mark foreign substances for destruction
Why can't someone with type A blood receive blood from someone with type AB blood?
Because their body will attack the donated blood
What would happen if someone with type O blood received blood from someone with type AB blood?
Their body would attack the donated blood
Why does the body not produce antibodies against its own cells?
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What is the name of the blood type that has no A or B molecules on the surface of the red blood cells?
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What is the reason someone with AB blood can receive blood from someone with A blood?
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What would happen if someone with type AB blood received blood from someone with type O blood?
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Which blood type is considered the universal donor?
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What is the purpose of the antibody-antigen reaction?
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Who can receive blood from someone with O blood?
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Why is it important to match the blood type of the donor and recipient during a transfusion?
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What would happen if someone with type B blood received blood from someone with type A blood?
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Why can't someone with B blood receive blood from someone with AB blood?
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Why is it bad if the recipient's body attacks the donated blood during a transfusion?
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What is true about someone with O blood?
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What is the term for someone who can receive blood from everyone?
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What is the primary component of a cell membrane?
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What are the A and B molecules that are embedded in the lipids of a red blood cell membrane?
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Why are the A and B groups important in medicine?
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What is the term for the process of pumping blood into a patient's veins?
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What is a characteristic of glycolipids?
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What can happen if you receive blood from someone with a different A or B group?
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What is a possible combination of A and B groups that a person can have?
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Why can't you give any blood to anyone?
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Study Notes
Red Blood Cell Structure
- The outer layer of a red blood cell is made up of a cell membrane, which is composed of lipids and embedded proteins and molecules.
- The proteins and molecules embedded in the lipids have different functions, with two types being particularly important: A and B molecules.
A and B Molecules
- A and B molecules are not proteins, but rather glycolipids, a combination of sugar and fat groups.
- Not all people have both A and B molecules on their red blood cells; some may have only one, or neither.
Blood Transfusions
- In medicine, blood transfusions are often necessary, but it's not possible to give just any blood to anyone.
- The presence of A and B molecules on red blood cells determines the compatibility of blood transfusions.
Immune System Response
- The immune system uses antibodies to fight foreign substances in the body.
- Antibodies are produced against substances that are not part of the body, and the body is careful not to make antibodies against itself.
- People with A or B molecules on their red blood cells will produce antibodies against the corresponding molecule if it's not present on their own cells.
Blood Types and Compatibility
- There are four main blood types: A, B, AB, and O.
- Each blood type has specific combinations of A and B molecules on their red blood cells:
- A: only A molecules
- B: only B molecules
- AB: both A and B molecules
- O: neither A nor B molecules
- The compatibility of blood transfusions depends on the blood type of the donor and recipient:
- A recipient cannot receive blood from an AB donor.
- AB recipient can receive blood from A, B, or O donors.
- O donor can give blood to anyone, making them the universal donor.
- AB recipient can receive blood from anyone, making them the universal recipient.
Importance of Blood Type
- Knowing one's blood type is important in case of a blood transfusion, as it determines the compatibility of the blood received.
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Learn about the components of the outer layer of a red blood cell, including lipids and proteins like A and B molecules. Understand their functions and importance in cell biology.
