PHYSIOLOGY
BLOOD PHYSIOLOGY
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Question
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The red blood cells of type AB blood have on their surfaces
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antigen A only.
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antigens A and B.
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antigen B only.
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neither antigens A nor B.
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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 B has B antigens with anti-A antibodies in the plasma. Blood group A has A antigens on the red blood cells with anti-B antibodies in the plasma. This combination of antigens and antibodies determine which blood type you can be safely given for medical purposes.
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