GROSS ANATOMY
CIRCULATORY SYSTEM
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A
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O
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AB
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B
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Detailed explanation-1: -The universal red cell donor has Type O negative blood. The universal plasma donor has Type AB blood.
Detailed explanation-2: -Who can receive O negative blood? O negative donors are often called ‘universal donors’ because anyone can receive the red blood cells from their donations.
Detailed explanation-3: -What makes type O negative so special? Type O negative blood has no antigens, it will not trigger an immune response, even if the recipient has a different blood type. As you might imagine, it’s a very popular resource on hospital shelves.
Detailed explanation-4: -Type O-positive blood can be transfused to any positive blood type: A-positive, B-positive, AB-positive, and of course other O-positives. Patients with O-positive blood can receive blood transfusions from other O-positives or O-negative donors. The ideal donation types for O+ donors are whole blood or Power Red.
Detailed explanation-5: -O-is the highest in-demand blood type because anyone can receive O-red blood cells, although O-plasma can only be transfused to another type O. Type O-red cells can be used for any patient but are especially needed for emergencies, for babies, and for those with weakened immune systems.