THE HUMAN IMMUNE SYSTEM
TRANSFUSION
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AB
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A
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B
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O
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Detailed explanation-1: -blood group AB – has both A and B antigens, but no antibodies.
Detailed explanation-2: -The ABO System B type blood has only B antigens on red blood cells. AB has both A and B antigens on red blood cells. O has neither A nor B antigens on red blood cells.
Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -Landsteiner isolated and named the red cell antigens “A” and “B” and the corresponding antibodies “Anti-A” and “Anti-B.” If the red cells contained neither antigen, he called these cells “O, ” representing zero antigens present.
Detailed explanation-5: -Because AB blood types are rare, it’s important that donors with this blood type donate on a regular basis. People with AB blood types are universal plasma donors, meaning any blood type can receive their plasma.