Chapter 12 and 14 : Blood Type and Antibodies Flashcards
1
Q
ABO Blood Group
A
The genetic determination of the presence or absence of two major antigens on surface of RBCs; Antigen A or Antigen B
2
Q
Rh antibodies only form in Rh negative individuals if
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They are exposed to Rh+ blood
3
Q
How to determine a person’s blood type
A
Use their antibody to antigen reaction
4
Q
Agglutinogen aka
A
Antigen
5
Q
Incorrect Transfusion
A
Antibodies in the recipient’s blood will bind with the donor’s blood causing agglutination
6
Q
Agglutination is
A
The clumping of blood cells that is often fatal
7
Q
Why is type O blood the universal donor
A
No antigens
8
Q
Why is type AB the universal recipient
A
No antibodies
9
Q
When the antibodies in the mother’s blood attack and destroy the fetus’ RBC’s
A
Erythroblastosis fetalis
