Asked by EMMANUEL OWUSU on Jun 10, 2024
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Which blood type is called the universal donor?
A) B
B) Type AB
C) Type O
D) Type A
Universal Donor
Refers to a person with O negative blood type, whose blood can be transfused into persons of any other blood type in emergency situations.
Type O
A blood group in the ABO system characterized by the absence of A and B antigens on red cells and the presence of anti-A and anti-B antibodies in the plasma.
- Know the different blood groups and the concept of universal donors and recipients.
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Tristan MalijanJun 13, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Type O blood is considered the universal donor because it lacks the A and B antigens on the surface of the red blood cells. This means that Type O blood can be safely transfused into patients with any blood type, as the recipient's immune system won't see the transfused blood as foreign and attack it.
Learning Objectives
- Know the different blood groups and the concept of universal donors and recipients.