Check Your Understanding
1. Antigens in the blood are located on red blood cells, while antibodies are located in the plasma.
2. The adverse reaction that occurs in incompatible (mismatched) blood transfusion is called a transfusion reaction. This reaction can result in symptoms such as fever, chills, shortness of breath, and in severe cases, organ failure.
3. Blood type AB is considered a universal recipient because individuals with this blood type have both A and B antigens on their red blood cells, making them compatible with all blood types.
4. Agglutination refers to the clumping together of red blood cells due to the reaction between antigens and antibodies. Coagulation, on the other hand, refers to the process of blood clotting.
5. A woman with blood type AB can receive blood from individuals with blood types O, A, B, or AB. However, it is important to match the Rh factor as well (positive or negative).
6. The blood types for the four donors are as follows:
- Alfie: Blood type A
- Nadia: Blood type B
- Ralph: Blood type AB
- Sebastian: Blood type O
Look at the reaction in each well after adding Anti-serum:
Blood Type
Anti-A serum
Anti-B serum
Anti-Rh serum
Alfie
Positive
Negative
Positive
Nadia
Negative
Positive
Positive
Ralph
Positive
Positive
Positive
Sebastian
Negative
Negative
Negative