ABO blood groups Flashcards
1
Q
Based on the presence or absence of two agglutinogens (A and B) on the surface of RBCs (agglutinogen = antigen)
A
Based on the presence or absence of two agglutinogens (A and B) on the surface of RBCs (agglutinogen = antigen)
2
Q
Type A is?
A
Antigens on the red blood cells with anti-B antibodies in the plasma.
agglutinogen (A antigen on RBC)
3
Q
Type B has only B agglutinogen
A
has B antigens with anti-A antibodies in the plasma
only B agglutinogen
4
Q
Type AB has both A and B agglutinogens (A and B antigens present)
A
both A and B agglutinogens (A and B antigens present)
5
Q
Type O has neither A nor B agglutinogens (no antigen present)
A
type O blood has none.
A nor B agglutinogens (no antigen present)
6
Q
o Type O – Universal Donor
A
lacks antigens on RBC membrane
