Q4 (Universal Donor Vs. Universal Recipient) Flashcards
1
Q
Which blood type is the universal donor?
A
O- blood type
2
Q
Why is O- blood the universal donor?
A
It does not have any antigens on their erythrocyte surface to react with antibodies of other blood types
Can be donated without causing agglutination
3
Q
What blood type is the universal recipient?
A
Type AB+
4
Q
Why is AB+ blood type the universal recipient?
A
Has no antibodies to A, B, or Rh in their blood bc they have every antigen on their erythrocyte’s surface
5
Q
What is agglutination?
A
The clumping of RBCs within the body
