Open Question
Which type of antibodies does plasma contain for each of the following blood types? (a) type A, (b) type B, (c) type AB, (d) type O.
17. The Blood
Introduction To Blood
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Introduction To Blood
- Open QuestionA difference between the A, B, and O blood types and the Rh factor is (a) Rh agglutinogens are not found on the surface of red blood cells, (b) Rh agglutinogens do not produce a cross-reaction, (c) individuals who are Rh− do not carry agglutinins to Rh factor unless they have been previously sensitized, (d) Rh agglutinogens are found free in the plasma, (e) Rh agglutinogens are found bound to plasma proteins.
- Open QuestionHow can liver dysfunction cause bleeding disorders?
- Open QuestionA bone marrow biopsy of Mr. Lee, a man on long-term drug therapy, shows an abnormally high percentage of nonhematopoietic connective tissue. What condition does this indicate? If the symptoms are critical, what short-term and long-term treatments are indicated? Which treatment is he more likely to be given: infusion of whole blood or of packed red cells?
- Open Question
Which of the following antibodies does a person with type O+ blood have in his or her plasma?
a. Anti-A antibodies
b. Anti-B antibodies
c. Anti-Rh antibodies
d. Both a and b are correct.
e. All of the above
- Open Question
Mr. Reczkiewicz has blood type AB−. Which of the following blood types could be safely donated to Mr. Reczkiewicz, assuming he has had prior exposure to Rh+ blood? (Circle all that apply.)
a. Type O+
b. Type A−
c. Type B−
d. Type AB+
e. Type O−
- Open Question
Fill in the blanks: The two most clinically important groups of antigens on erythrocytes are the______and______blood groups.
- Open Question
Ms. Wu, whose blood type is O−, requires a blood transfusion. Her family members volunteer to donate blood. Their blood types are as follows: her son, type B−; her husband, type B+; her daughter, type O+. Which family members could safely donate blood to Ms. Wu? Who could not? Explain.
- Open Question
Predict the effects of each of the following on systemic arterial blood pressure:
c. Blood loss from a bleeding ulcer