GENERAL HISTOLOGY

LYMPHATIC

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
If a red blood cell has no antigens on its surface, what is its blood type?
A
A
B
B
C
AB
D
O
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -There are 4 main blood groups defined by the ABO system: blood group A – has A antigens on the red blood cells with anti-B antibodies in the plasma. blood group B – has B antigens with anti-A antibodies in the plasma. blood group O – has no antigens, but both anti-A and anti-B antibodies in the plasma.

Detailed explanation-2: -Blood group O has no antigens, but both anti-A and anti-B antibodies are present in the plasma. It is known as universal donor.

Detailed explanation-3: -Type O Positive. Type O positive blood is given to patients more than any other blood type, which is why it’s considered the most needed blood type. 38% of the population has O positive blood, making it the most common blood type.

Detailed explanation-4: -The erythrocyte antigens are situated on the membrane of the red blood cells. From: Encyclopedia of Analytical Science (Second Edition), 2005.

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