Unit 4 immunolgy, blood types

Question 1

blood types

Answer 1

Erythrocytes each present a certain group of antigens which are recognized by certain antibodies

Different types and classes of antigens:
* ABO blood group
* Rh blood group

They blood type you are is the antigen that is found on the surface

Type A: they have antigen A, plasma contains B antibodies

Type B: Antigen B, plasma blood contains A antibodies

Type AB: Antigen A and B, plasma contains no antibodies

Type O: none, Antibodes A and B

Question 2

what type of blood can donate to everyone and which type can accept blood from all?

Answer 2

O is the universal donor
AB+ is the universal recipient

Question 3

Rh blood groups

Answer 3

Those with a D antigen are referred as Rh+ or +

Those without the antigen are referred to as Rh- or –

In general, people do not produce Rh antibodies, whether they are Rh+ or Rh-, except where issues can occur with those who are Rh- negative