Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134580999
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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Which of the following are characteristics of AB+?

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- RBCs have the A and the B surface antigens and the plasma has anti-A and anti-B antibodies
- RBCs have both the A & B surface antigens and no ABO plasma antibodies
- RBCs have no surface antigens and both anti-A and anti-B antibodies in the plasma
- RBCs have the A antigen and the plasma has the anti-B antibody
- RBCs have the Rh positive antigens and the anti-D plasma antibodies
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Transcribed Image Text:**Question:** Which of the following are characteristics of AB+? **Options:** - RBCs have the A and the B surface antigens and the plasma has anti-A and anti-B antibodies - RBCs have both the A & B surface antigens and no ABO plasma antibodies - RBCs have no surface antigens and both anti-A and anti-B antibodies in the plasma - RBCs have the A antigen and the plasma has the anti-B antibody - RBCs have the Rh positive antigens and the anti-D plasma antibodies
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The ABO blood grouping system is the type of system that can differentiate between the different types of groups that are present in the blood of the humans.

This is significant while the process of blood transfusion or even the organ transplant because any mismatch in the blood according to the antigens and antibodies present in the blood group can lead to different fatal adverse reactions and immune responses.

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