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What determines the blood group an individual belongs to?
Which type of molecules can blood group antigens be categorized into?
Which of the following statements is true regarding glycoproteins as blood group antigens?
What can happen when a pregnant woman carries a fetus with a different blood type?
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Which type of antigen is associated with McLeod syndrome?
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Which component is a long chain glycosylated amino acid bound to spectrin?
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What is the role of blood group antigens on the red blood cell surface?
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What type of biomolecules are glycosphingolipids primarily composed of?
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What is the primary concern of transfusion medicine?
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Who typically supervises the blood bank in a medical setting?
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Which organization tightly regulates blood products in the USA?
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What significant discovery did Karl Landsteiner make in 1901 regarding blood transfusion?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the main blood components mentioned?
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Blood types are classified based on the presence or absence of what?
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What is true regarding blood group antigens?
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The differences in human blood are primarily due to what?
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Study Notes
Transfusion Medicine
- Transfusion medicine is the branch of medicine concerned with blood groups and blood transfusions.
- The blood bank is the section of a clinical laboratory responsible for processing and distributing blood products.
- A medical director, often certified in Clinical Pathology or Transfusion Medicine, oversees the blood bank.
Blood Transfusion
- Blood products are prescribed by medical doctors across the world, much like medications.
- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) tightly regulates blood products in the USA.
History of Blood Transfusions
- Karl Landsteiner discovered different blood types in 1901.
- He determined that incompatibility between blood types could lead to transfusion reactions, like shock, jaundice, and hemoglobinuria.
Blood Components
- Blood is comprised of plasma, packed red blood cells, leukocytes, platelets, and other components.
Blood Type (Blood Group)
- Blood type (blood group) categorizes blood based on the presence or absence of inherited antigens on red blood cell (RBC) surfaces.
- These antigens are also found on the surface of other cells within different tissues.
- A blood group system is formed by a collection of related red blood cell surface antigens determined by closely linked genes.
Blood Groups
- A complete blood type includes a complete set of antigens on a RBC's surface.
- An individual's blood type is a combination of inherited blood group antigens.
- Over 600 blood group antigens have been discovered, but many are rare.
Nature of Blood Groups
- Differences in blood are due to the presence or absence of protein molecules called antigens and antibodies.
- Antigens are found on red blood cell surfaces, while antibodies circulate in plasma.
- Each individual has unique combinations of antigens and antibodies, determined by their genetic inheritance.
Blood Group Antigens
- Blood group antigens can be proteins, carbohydrates, glycoproteins, glycolipids, or other molecules depending on the blood group system.
- These antigens can function as transporters, adhesion molecules, part of the RBC membrane, or receptors.
Structure of Blood Group Antigens
- Blood group antigens comprise sugars or proteins attached to components of the red blood cell membrane.
- Glycosphingolipids are responsible for the ABO, P, and I blood group systems.
- Glycoproteins contribute to the Rh blood group system.
- Glycophorins associated with the MNS blood group system extend through the RBC membrane
Glycosphingolipids
- These antigens are composed of carbohydrates (CHO) attached to a ceramide molecule.
- These chains extend from the cell membrane.
- Ceramide is a long base made up of sphingosine and fatty acids.
- The sugar chains can be branched and contain at least four sugars.
Glycophorins
- Long chains of glycosylated amino acids bound by actin to spectrin, extending through the RBC membrane.
- These antigens are not integral parts of the membrane.
Glycoproteins
- Embedded within the RBC membrane and they do not extend significantly beyond the surface.
- Glycoproteins are direct gene products.
Inheritance of Blood Group Antigens
- Blood types are inherited and a combination of contributions from both parents.
- Pregnant women can develop antibodies against fetal RBCs if the fetus has a different blood type than the mother.
Blood Type and Disease Association
- Certain blood types are linked to the inheritance of specific diseases.
- For example, the Kell antigen may be associated with McLeod syndrome.
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This quiz covers key concepts in transfusion medicine, including the functions of blood banks, the history and types of blood, and regulatory aspects. Gain insight into blood component separation and the significance of blood types. Test your knowledge on this critical area of medical science.
