MICROANATOMY

BLOOD CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM LYMPHOID ORGANS

BLOOD

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why is O type considered the universal donor? Because ____
A
It has both antigens
B
It has both antibodies
C
It has no antigens
D
It has no antibodies
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -For emergency transfusions, blood group type O negative blood is the variety of blood that has the lowest risk of causing serious reactions for most people who receive it. Because of this, it’s sometimes called the universal blood donor type.

Detailed explanation-2: -People with type O-blood are called universal donors because their donated red blood cells have no A, B or Rh antigens and can therefore be safely given to people of any blood group.

Detailed explanation-3: -O blood group is the only blood group does not have any type of antigen on their RBCs unless it’s O +ve which means it contains D/Rh factor. There is no antigen known as O but the blood has A, B and D/Rh factor as antigens.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

Detailed explanation-5: -Group O can donate red blood cells to anybody. It’s the universal donor.

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