Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781260159363
Author: Martin, Terry R., Prentice-craver, Cynthia
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
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Chapter 43, Problem 6PL
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Many different antigens are associated with the human red blood cells, and a few of them are of clinical importance. These include the antigens of the ABO group and those of the Rh group. An antigen commonly found on the human red blood cell membrane was first identified in the Rhesus monkey and came to be known as the Rh factor or the Rhesus factor.
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Which of the following statements is true?
A. Some individuals are born with Rh antibodies.
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C. A pregnant female could give her developing baby Rh antibodies
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Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
Ch. 43 - Prob. 1PLCh. 43 - When B antibodies (anti-B) react with B antigens,...Ch. 43 - Prob. 3PLCh. 43 - Prob. 4PLCh. 43 - Prob. 5PLCh. 43 - Prob. 6PLCh. 43 - Prob. 7PLCh. 43 - Prob. 8PLCh. 43 - Prob. 1.1ACh. 43 - The blood of every person contains one of (how...
Ch. 43 - Prob. 1.3ACh. 43 - Prob. 1.4ACh. 43 - Prob. 1.5ACh. 43 - Prob. 1.6ACh. 43 - Prob. 1.7ACh. 43 - Prob. 1.8ACh. 43 - Prob. 1.9ACh. 43 - What was the ABO type of the blood tested?Ch. 43 - Prob. 3.1ACh. 43 - Prob. 3.2ACh. 43 - Prob. 3.3ACh. 43 - Prob. 3.4ACh. 43 - An Rh-negative woman who might be carrying(n)...
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