PHYSIOLOGY
CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY
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Question
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The blood type considered the universal donor is type ____
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A
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B
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AB
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O
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Universal donors are those with an O negative blood type. Why? O negative blood can be used in transfusions for any blood type.
Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Type O-negative blood does not have any antigens. It is called the “universal donor” type because it is compatible with any blood type. Type AB-positive blood is called the “universal recipient” type because a person who has it can receive blood of any type.
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