Blood Types Flashcards
1
Q
Type A
A
I A i or IAIA
Antigens present : A
Antibodies produced : B
2
Q
Type B
A
I B i or IBIB
Antigens present: B
Antibodies produced : A
3
Q
Type AB
A
IAIB
Antigens present : AB
Antibodies produced : neither A or B
4
Q
Type O
A
ii
Antigens present : none
Antibodies produced : A and B
5
Q
What is antigen
A
Surface proteins on RBC
Act as recognition factor for immune system
Attacks cells by producing antibodies
6
Q
Surface antigen + opposing antibodies =
A
Agglutination (clumping)
7
Q
Rh factor
A
Have Rh = Rh positive
Don’t have Rh = Rh negative
