PHYSIOLOGY
CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY
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Question
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which blood type is the universal donor (all people can receive it)?
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O
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AB
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A
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B
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Group O can donate red blood cells to anybody. It’s the universal donor.
Detailed explanation-2: -Type O-positive blood can be transfused to any positive blood type: A-positive, B-positive, AB-positive, and of course other O-positives. Patients with O-positive blood can receive blood transfusions from other O-positives or O-negative donors. The ideal donation types for O+ donors are whole blood or Power Red.
Detailed explanation-3: -Type O-Negative donors are universal donors. This means that their red blood cells can be transfused to any patient, regardless of the recipient’s blood type.
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