Blood Types

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-

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

A+

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

A- and O-

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-

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.

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

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

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-

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

B and Rh

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

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

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 happens in agglutination? Why can it be deadly?

blood with certain proteins clump together when exposed to certain antibodies.

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

false

What is an antibody?

help protect the body from pathogens in response to exposure to antigens

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

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

B

What is an antigen?

a substance the body recognizes as foreign that may be attacked by the immune system

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

A

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

Agglutination would occur because a person with type B blood cannot receive AB blood because they have A antibodies.

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

Agglutination would occur because a person with type O blood cannot receive A blood because they have A antibodies.

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

Type A and type O.

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.

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

the patient is able to receive type B blood because they are a universal recipient.

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

true