AP BIOLOGY

THE HUMAN IMMUNE SYSTEM

TRANSFUSION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A blood transfusion is when ____
A
Someone gives blood to someone else
B
Someone’s blood transforms into a different type
C
The antibodies of one blood type attack the antigens of another
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A blood transfusion is when you’re given blood from someone else (a donor). It’s a very safe procedure that can be lifesaving.

Detailed explanation-2: -Group O can donate red blood cells to anybody. It’s the universal donor. Group AB can donate to other AB’s but can receive from all others. Group B can donate red blood cells to B’s and AB’s. Group A can donate red blood cells to A’s and AB’s.

Detailed explanation-3: -A blood transfusion involves taking blood from a person (the donor) and giving it to someone else.

Detailed explanation-4: -Blood Transfusions. When you give blood, you’re actually giving several products that can be transfused into several different people for various reasons. Blood is composed of plasma, platelets and red cells. All blood donations are processed and available for use approximately 24 to 48 hours after donation.

Detailed explanation-5: -Blood transfusion is generally the process of receiving blood or blood products intravenously. Transfusions are used for various medical conditions to replace lost components of the blood.

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