AP BIOLOGY

THE HUMAN IMMUNE SYSTEM

TRANSFUSION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the universal recipient for blood transfusions?
A
AB
B
O
C
A
D
C
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -AB positive blood type is known as the “universal recipient” because AB positive patients can receive red blood cells from all blood types.

Detailed explanation-2: -Individuals with the AB blood group are known as universal recipients because they can receive blood from all blood kinds without experiencing any hemolytic reactions.

Detailed explanation-3: -People with AB+ (positive) are universal plasma donors. Only 3% of the population has type AB+ blood. Plasma from AB+ donors can be given to patients with any blood type, making it extremely important for those in need. AB+ donors are encouraged to donate Plasma or Platelets.

Detailed explanation-4: -Type AB-is the rarest of all the blood types, with just 1% of the population having it. AB-donors are the universal plasma and platelet donor, meaning any patient can receive their plasma and platelets.

Detailed explanation-5: -Type AB-positive blood is called the “universal recipient” type because a person who has it can receive blood of any type.

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