Blood Groups Flashcards
The surfaces of red blood cells contain a genetically determined assortment of antigens composed of what?
glycolipids and glycoproteins
There are at least __ blood groups and more than ____ antigens that can be detected on the surface of red blood cells.
24 blood groups
100 antigens
What are the two major blood groups?
ABO and Rh.
The ABO blood group is based on two antigens called ________
A and B
People whose RBCs display only antigen A have what type?
A blood
People whose RBCs display only antigen B are…..
Type B
People whose RBCs display both A and B antigens are…….
Type AB
People whose RBCs display neither antigen A nor B are ……
Type O
In addition to antigens on RBCs, blood plasma usually contains antibodies or _____ that react with the A or B antigens if the two are mixed.
agglutinins
Anti-A antibody reacts with what antigen?
A
True/FAlse
You do not have antibodies that react with your own antigens, but you do have antibodies for any antigens that your RBCs lack.
True
