ANATOMY
CHEST AND CARDIOVASCULAR
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Question
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O
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AB
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A
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B
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Detailed explanation-1: -Group O can donate red blood cells to anybody. It’s the universal donor.
Detailed explanation-2: -People with type O-blood are called universal donors because their donated red blood cells have no A, B or Rh antigens and can therefore be safely given to people of any blood group.
Detailed explanation-3: -Type O blood is called the universal donor because: It has neither A nor B surface antigens on the red blood cells. Antigens are proteins that are capable of evoking an allergic response in someone whose whole body does not have the antigens.
Detailed explanation-4: -Why is O negative blood important? O negative blood is often called the ‘universal blood type’ because people of any blood type can receive it. This makes it vitally important in an emergency or when a patient’s blood type is unknown.