THE HUMAN IMMUNE SYSTEM
BLOOD GROUPS
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Question
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A
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AB
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Any blood type
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Only O
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Detailed explanation-1: -Type O positive blood is critical in trauma care. Those with O positive blood can only receive transfusions from O positive or O negative blood types.
Detailed explanation-2: -People with O negative blood can only receive red cell donations from O negative donors.
Detailed explanation-3: -But if you have type O blood, your red blood cells have no A or B markers. So: Your body will have both A and B antibodies and will therefore feel the need to defend itself against A, B, and AB blood. A person with O blood can only get a transfusion with O blood.
Detailed explanation-4: -Type O-negative blood can be transfused to ALL blood types. Patients with an O-negative blood type can only receive O-negative blood transfusions.