Blood Groups (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards
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Proteins on blood cell surfaces
Proteins on blood cell surfaces
Antigens
ABO system classification basis
ABO system classification basis
Presence of antigen A and/or antigen B
Effect if blood groups don't match in transfusion
Effect if blood groups don't match in transfusion
Blood may clump in the recipient
Antigens on blood group O
Antigens on blood group O
No antigen
Blood group O can donate to
Blood group O can donate to
A, B, AB, O (all groups)
Blood group AB can receive from
Blood group AB can receive from
A, B, AB, O (all groups)
What is the rhesus factor
What is the rhesus factor
Antigen D
Rhesus positive (Rh⁺) means
Rhesus positive (Rh⁺) means
Cells have antigen D
Rhesus negative (Rh⁻) means
Rhesus negative (Rh⁻) means
Cells without antigen D
Rh⁻ mother with Rh⁺ baby: complications
Rh⁻ mother with Rh⁺ baby: complications
Anaemia, brain damage, or death