ABO blood types

Question 1

Antigen (Ag)

Answer 1

Protein that stimulates the formation of an antibody

Question 2

Antibody (Ab)

Answer 2

• Protein formed within the blood that reacts with an antigen
• Produced by recipient and act on invading antigens
• Cause agglutination (clumping) by attaching to antigen

Question 3

Agglutination

Answer 3

• When blood is agglutinated, it cant pass through tiny capillaries
• Clogs the capillaries and prevents delivery of oxygen and nutrients

Question 4

Blood type A

Answer 4

• Antigen A

- Antibody B

Question 5

Blood type B

Answer 5

• Antigen B

- Antibody A

Question 6

Blood type AB

Answer 6

• Antigen A and B
• No antibodies
• Universal receiver
• Can receive any blood from any donor because it posses both antigens A and B
• Can only donate blood to type AB

Question 7

Blood type O

Answer 7

• No antigens so AB wont fight off type O
• Antibodies A and B
• Universal donor
• Can donate to all blood types
• Can only accept blood from other blood type O

Question 8

Glycoproteins (aka antigens)

Answer 8

Located on some RBC and serves as markers that identify blood as different blood types

Question 9

Rhesus factor

Answer 9

• Inherited Antigens
• Individuals w/ rhesus factor are Rh+
• Individuals w/out rhesus factor are RH-
• Rh- individuals may donate to RH+ individuals but cant receive RH+ blood
• No natural antibodies against Rh factor but can be produced by transfusion

Question 10

Erythroblastosis Fetalis

Answer 10

• If baby inherits Rh+ factor, Erythroblastosis Fetalis can occur
• First child is okay because blood of mother and baby are separated by placenta