MICROANATOMY

BLOOD CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM LYMPHOID ORGANS

BLOOD

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What antigens are present in a person with type B-blood?
A
B, only
B
B and Rh
C
A and Rh
D
A, only
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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. blood group AB – has both A and B antigens, but no antibodies.

Detailed explanation-2: -a) Type B+ blood has the B antigen present, as well as the Rh factor. The + sign is representative of the Rh factor in this case.

Detailed explanation-3: -A person with type B blood only has B antigens on their red blood cells. A person with type B blood will have a transfusion reaction with type A or type AB blood. A person with type B blood will not have anti-B antibodies; they will only have anti-A antibodies.

Detailed explanation-4: -The correct answer: A person with type B+ blood would have B. Anti A antibodies in their blood. The individuals who have a specific B+ type blood group have the B-antigen on the surface of RBC.

Detailed explanation-5: -For example, if you have the A and Rh antigens, your blood type is A-positive (A+). If your blood has the B antigen but not the Rh antigen, your blood type is B-negative (B–). Rh blood type is even more important for pregnant women.

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