#1
Which blood type is considered the universal donor?
O
ExplanationO blood lacks A and B antigens, making it compatible with all blood types for transfusion.
#2
Which blood type is considered the universal recipient?
AB
ExplanationAB blood type has no anti-A or anti-B antibodies, allowing it to receive blood from all types.
#3
Which blood type is known as the 'universal recipient'?
AB
ExplanationAB blood type can receive transfusions from all other blood types without adverse reactions.
#4
Which blood type can someone with AB blood safely receive?
AB
ExplanationIndividuals with AB blood can safely receive transfusions of their own blood type.
#5
What is the most common blood type among humans?
O
ExplanationType O is the most common blood type, followed by A, B, and AB.
#6
Which blood type(s) can someone with type B blood receive?
B and O
ExplanationType B individuals can receive blood from type B or O donors.
#7
Which antigens does blood type AB have?
Both A and B antigens
ExplanationBlood type AB carries both A and B antigens on its red blood cells.
#8
Which antibodies does blood type O have?
Both A and B antibodies
ExplanationBlood type O lacks A and B antigens, therefore produces anti-A and anti-B antibodies.
#9
Which blood type(s) can someone with type A blood receive?
A and O
ExplanationType A individuals can receive blood from type A or O donors.
#10
What does the Rh factor indicate in blood typing?
The presence or absence of certain antigens on the surface of red blood cells
ExplanationRh factor refers to the presence or absence of the Rh antigen on red blood cells.
#11
What is the term used to describe the presence of both A and B antigens on red blood cells?
ABO blood type
ExplanationABO blood type refers to the presence of both A and B antigens on red blood cells.
#12
Which blood type(s) can someone with type AB blood receive?
A, B, AB, and O
ExplanationType AB individuals can receive blood from any blood type donor.
#13
In the ABO blood typing system, what determines an individual's blood type?
The presence of antigens on the surface of red blood cells
ExplanationBlood type is determined by the presence or absence of specific antigens on red blood cells.
#14
What is the rarest blood type among humans?
O negative
ExplanationO negative blood type is rare and lacks A, B, and Rh antigens.
#15
What happens if a person receives a blood transfusion with an incompatible blood type?
An allergic reaction or a potentially fatal transfusion reaction
ExplanationIncompatible blood transfusions can lead to severe reactions, including allergic or fatal responses.
#16
What is the term for an abnormal immune response to blood transfusion?
Transfusion reaction
ExplanationTransfusion reaction occurs when the recipient's immune system reacts to foreign blood, leading to various complications.
#17
What is the significance of the Rh factor in pregnancy?
It can cause hemolytic disease in newborns if the mother is Rh-negative and the baby is Rh-positive
ExplanationIf an Rh-negative mother carries an Rh-positive baby, her immune system may attack the baby's red blood cells, causing hemolytic disease.