THE HUMAN IMMUNE SYSTEM
BLOOD GROUPS
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Anti-A
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Anti-B
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Anti-Rh
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Anti-A, B
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Detailed explanation-1: -blood group A – has A antigens on the red blood cells with anti-B antibodies in the plasma.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Anti-A, Anti-B, and Anti-A, B reagents are used in the red blood cell determination of the ABO blood group. They are used to determine the absence or presence of erythrocytic antigens A and/or B on the surface of human red blood cells.
Detailed explanation-3: -People with type A blood have anti-B antibodies. People with type B blood have anti-A antibodies.
Detailed explanation-4: -Individuals with blood group A possess antigen A on the RBC and anti-B antibodies in the plasma, individuals with blood group-B possess antigen B on the RBC and anti-A antibody in the plasma. And individuals with blood group-AB possess antigen A and antigen B and the antibodies are absent.
Detailed explanation-5: -Anti-A and anti-B are found in the sera of individuals who lack the corresponding antigens. They are produced in response to environmental stimulants, such as bacteria. These antibodies are produced after birth, reaching a peak at 5–10 years of age, and declining with increasing age.