Blood Groups Flashcards
what are antigens?
are proteins that determines your blood type
how is your blood group determined?
genetics
what is blood group A?
when there are A antigens on the surface of the red blood cells and B antibodies in your plasma
what is blood group B?
when there are B antigens on the surface of the red blood cells and A antibodies in your plasma
what is blood group AB?
when there are A and B antigens on the surface of the red blood cells and no antibodies in your plasma
what is blood group O?
when there are no A or B antigens on the surface of the red blood cells A and B antibodies in your plasma
what is Rh+ and Rh-?
when it is positive that mean there is the D antigen present and when it is negative there is no D antigen present
how many blood groups are there?
8e
what are the 8 blood groups?
A+
A-
B+
B-
AB-
AB+
O-
O+
which blood group is the universal donor?
O-
which blood group is the universal receiver?
AB+
why it important to know the blood group before a transfusion?
some blood groups cannot be mixed and if they are mixed they can crate fatal blockages `
which blood group is rare?
AB-
what blood types can other blood types receive blood from?
same blood group or if someone has the same antigen that is recognized in your body
