OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
LYMPHATIC TISSUES AND ORGANS
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Question
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Can receive all blood types
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O+
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O-
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AB+
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AB-
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Explanation:
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: -AB has neither A nor B antibody in the plasma.
Detailed explanation-3: -The universal blood type for platelet transfusions is AB Negative (AB-). One of the rarest of all blood types, only 1% of the population has this special blood type. Platelets from AB-donors can be used for any patient in need. AB-donors are encouraged to donate Plasma or Platelets.
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