Chapter 18 - Blood Types

A patient with type A blood needs a blood transfusion. Identify the blood types that are appropriate with theirs.

Type A and type O.

What is an agglutinogen?

surface antigens on RBCs that trigger agglutination

Maria (type B+) and Jacob (type B-) are brother and sister: What antibodies can be found inside Maria's plasma?

A

Jason is rushed to the hospital after losing blood from a work related accident. Because he was wearing a medical bracelet, the hospital staff knows he has AB- blood type. Answer the following questions: What are the antigens found on his blood type?

A and B

Jason is rushed to the hospital after losing blood from a work related accident. Because he was wearing a medical bracelet, the hospital staff knows he has AB- blood type. Answer the following questions: What are the types of blood that he can receive in a blood transfusion?

AB-, A-, B-, O-

Predict and explain what would happen to a patient with type O blood when they receive a transfusion from a type A donor.

Agglutination of donor blood would occur due to the anti-A and anti-B antibodies in the patient.

A patient has type B blood. If they received a transfusion of type AB blood, predict and explain what would happen.

Agglutination of the donor blood would occur due to anti-A antibodies in the patient.

Which of the following situations would be beneficial for the recipient? A) A type A person receives a transfusion from a type B person B) A type B person receives a transfusion from a type A person C) A type A person receives a transfusion from a type O person D) A type O person receives a transfusion from a type AB person

C

A patient has type AB blood. If they received a transfusion of type B blood, predict and explain what would happen.

No agglutination would occur because the recipient plasma contains no antibodies.

Jason is rushed to the hospital after losing blood from a work related accident. Because he was wearing a medical bracelet, the hospital staff knows he has AB- blood type. Answer the following questions: What are the antibodies that can be found in his plasma?

Rh

What is an agglutinins?

plasma antibodies that bind to agglutinogens

What is serum?

plasma without clotting proteins (fibrinogen)

What is an antibody?

protein of the gamma globulin class that reacts with an antigen and aids in protecting the body from its harmful effects; found in the blood plasma, in other body fluids, and on the surfaces of certain leukocytes and their derivatives

True or False: Agglutination is a form of blood clotting in the body.

true

True or False: An individual who has no antigens attached to the membrane of their RBC are referred to as blood type O.

true

True or False: Type O blood is considered to be a universal donor

true

Maria (type B+) and Jacob (type B-) are brother and sister: What antibodies can be found inside Jacob's plasma?

A and Rh

Which antigens would exist on red blood cells if a person was type AB blood?

A antigen and B antigen

Which blood type(s) would only have Rh and A antigens on the surface of red blood cells?

A+

Maxwell has lost a lot of blood and needs a transfusion. Doctors at the hospital have identified that he has A- blood type, which means he also has B and Rh antibodies in his plasma. Which blood type(s) can he safely receive?

A- and O-

Which blood type(s) would only have Rh and B antibodies flowing through blood plasma?

A- and O-

Maria (type B+) and Jacob (type B-) are brother and sister: What antigens can be found on Jacob's blood cells?

B

Maria (type B+) and Jacob (type B-) are brother and sister: What antigens can be found on Maria's blood cells?

B and Rh

A person who has B+ blood has the B and Rh antigen on their red blood cells. Which blood type(s) should not receive B+ blood in a transfusion?

B+ and AB+

Which blood type(s) would have no Rh antigens, but only have B antigens on the surface of red blood cells?

B-

The Y-Shaped protiens that bind to protien markers on the surface of cells are A) Antigens B) Acceptors C) Antibodies D) Anti-serum

C

Maria (type B+) and Jacob (type B-) are brother and sister: Can Jacob receive Maria's blood in the event of an emergency? Explain.

No because Jacob has Rh antibodies so he cannot receive Rh positive blood.

Maria (type B+) and Jacob (type B-) are brother and sister: Can Maria receive Jacob's blood in the event of an emergency? Explain.

Yes because Maria has Rh positive blood which means she can receive Rh negative blood.

What happens in agglutination?

blood with certain proteins clump together when exposed to certain antibodies

What is an antigen?

complex molecules (proteins, glycoproteins, and glycolipids) on the surfaces of all cells and enable the body to distinguish its own cells from foreign matter that are genetically unique to each individual They occur

True or False: A person with blood type AB is considered to be a universal donor.

false