MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Group AB individuals have neither anti-A nor anti-B antibodies in their plasma. Group AB plasma can therefore be given to patients of any ABO blood group and is often referred to as the universal plasma donor.

Detailed explanation-2: -Blood type AB Rh+ AB indicates there are both A and B antigens. Rh+ indicates there are Rh antigens. Antibodies (in the blood plasma): No antibodies!

Detailed explanation-3: -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. blood group AB – has both A and B antigens, but no antibodies.

Detailed explanation-4: -A person with the Rh positive factor will not make anti-Rh antibodies. Those with Rh negative factor will produce the antibodies. Therefore, someone with Rh+ blood can receive both Rh+ and Rh-transfusions, but those with Rh-can only receive Rh-blood.