Unit 2 Exam Lab 7 Flashcards
molecule capable of inducing an immune response
antigen
bivalent protein formed by B lymphocytes in response to exposure to a foreign substance
antibody
interaction of an antigen and antibody (immune complexes)
Antigen-Antibody Complex
group of related red blood cell antigens
blood group system
transfer of blood from one person to the other
transfusion
person receiving blood from transfusion
recipient
person giving blood to another in transfusion
donor
result of immune complex formed between donor and recipient red blood cells and antibodies
transfusion reaction
red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, & plasma
OR
Formed elements plus plasma
whole blood
Cells only, NO plasma
packed cells
Knowing that the immune system reacts against foreign proteins, which of the following would you expect to present no risk of an immunological reaction if it were to be transfused from one mammalian species to another?
none of the above (i.e., all should elicit at least some response)
Type A antigen
Type B antigen
Type AB antigen
Type O antigen
A
B
A and B
None
Type A antibody
Type B antibody
Type AB antibody
Type O antibody
Anti-B b antibody
Anti-A a antibody
Anti-A and Anti-B a and b antibodies
Neither antibodies
Antibodies a and b are called naturally occurring antibodies because:
- they are the result of natural exposure to substances in our environment during the first few months of our life.
- they form naturally in anyone who does not have the corresponding antigen on the surface of their red cells.
True or False:
Naturally occurring antibodies are stimulated by exposure to lipopolysaccharides with a chemical structure similar to that of the A and B antigens.
True
If cells to be typed are mixed with Anti-A typing serum and agglutination occurs, what can you conclude about the type of antigen(s) present on the cell’s surface?
A antigen
If the cells are mixed with Anti-A typing serum and agglutination does not occur, what conclusion can be made?
no A antigen
If cells to be typed are mixed with Anti-B typing serum and agglutination occurs, what can you conclude about type(s) of antigen present on the cell’s surface?
B antigen