THE HUMAN IMMUNE SYSTEM
TRANSFUSION
Question
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AB+
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AB-
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O+
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O-
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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: -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. Group O can donate red blood cells to anybody.
Detailed explanation-4: -AB+ is the universal acceptor as the blood group contains A, B and Rh antigens; contains no antibodies in its serum.