MEDICINE MCQ
HAEMATOLOGY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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A
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B
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AB
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O
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Detailed explanation-1: -Group O can donate red blood cells to anybody. It’s the universal donor. Click on a blood type below to learn more. Group O can donate red blood cells to anybody.
Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -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-4: -People with O negative blood can only receive red cell donations from O negative donors.
Detailed explanation-5: -Those with O positive blood can only receive transfusions from O positive or O negative blood types. Type O positive blood is one of the first to run out during a shortage due to its high demand.