blood types Flashcards
1
Q
what makes different blood types
A
the glycoproteins on the surface of blood cells can differ from one person to another
2
Q
what blood type is a person if they do not have any markers
A
they have type O
3
Q
what is a rhesus factor
A
a second antigen found on red blood cells
4
Q
how can this affect the pregnancy
A
if the baby receives Rh+ from the father and the mother is Rh- the baby’s blood will come in contact with the mother’s immune system which causes the mother to produce antibodies against Rh+ if the mother has another baby with a Rh+ blood then the blood could clump in their veins because of the antibodies
5
Q
what happens if the antigen is not present
A
the person is Rh-
