PHYSIOLOGY
CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY
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Question
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What antigen is found on the surface of type A blood?
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A
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B
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both A & B
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nothing
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Blood group antigens are found on the surface of red blood cells and are ignored by the immune system. But antigens of another blood type will be seen as foreign, and attacked by antibodies. Blood group A has A antigens on the red blood cells with anti-B antibodies in the plasma.
Detailed explanation-2: -The erythrocyte antigens are situated on the membrane of the red blood cells. From: Encyclopedia of Analytical Science (Second Edition), 2005.
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