S13: Immune Reactions Of Blood Cont'd

Question 1

What is Rh factor?

Answer 1

Rh factor is a powerful antigen found in some human blood that is capable of stimulating an intense antibody response.

Question 2

What happens if an Rh- individual receives a transfusion from a Rh+ individual?

Answer 2

There will be an antibody response in the Rh- individual; if there is a second exposure, the response will be even more intense.

Question 3

What is erythroblastosis?

Answer 3

An Rh reaction occasionally seen in newborn humans.