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What is the antigen-antibody response as it relates to blood groups?
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∙ 10y ago
Antigens, the specific sugars and proteins found on the red cell membrane, are what determine the phenotype of each blood group or system. The presence or absence of each antigen is determined by genes inherited from each parent. Besides the ABO system, there are at least 30 additional blood groups that are important in transfusion medicine.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 10y agoAt the molecular level, antibodies are known to be shaped like the letter Y, with a reactive site at the tip of each branch so that antibodies can become attached to antigens on the basis of their molecular shape,rather like an enzyme and substrate.This can cause the infecting micro-organisms to stick together and neutralizes them until they are taken away and dealt with by the white cells.
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What makes the blood groups differ from each other?
It is the presence or absence of particular antigens that determines the blood type. Antigens are substances which trigger the body's immune response.
Why cant a universal donor accept other blood groups except its kind?
because there body will reject it A universal donor's blood (O-negative) does not carry the antigens that cause rejection but other blood groups do carry the antigen that triggers the immune response. Read the link.
Are blood groups effect fitness?
No. Blood groups are inherited from your parents.
Do giraffes have blood groups?
yes they do. they have at least 2 different blood groups.
When did bloods come out?
Good questionBloods were created from several different groups in response to Crips in Los Angeles.
What is the hormonal response to a decrease in blood glucose level?
The hormonal response to decrease in blood glucose is glucagon.... which actually increases the blood glucose level...
When a blood vessel is broken what is the first body response?
Hemostasis is the name of the response to broken blood vessels. This response occurs when blood ruptures or leaks out of the body's vessels. The body reacts with a vascular plugging effect that clogs the leakage of the blood vessel.
When a blood vessel is broken what is the body's first response?
Hemostasis is the name of the response to broken blood vessels. This response occurs when blood ruptures or leaks out of the body's vessels. The body reacts with a vascular plugging effect that clogs the leakage of the blood vessel.
Why is it important to know your blood groups and the blood groups of your family members?
In case any of you need an emergency blood transfer.
What is the Difference between the prefixes hypo and hyper?
Hypo relates to a lack of whatever stem it is attached to, and hyper relates to an abundance. Ex: hypoglycemic: low blood sugar | hypoglycemic: high blood sugar.
How many blood groups are recognised for horses?
There are over 30 blood groups for horses, 8 of these are major groups and 7 are recognized internationally.
Is blood group have less immunity as compare to other blood groups?
Blood groups are dertermined on the surface of the red blood cells and they have nothing to do with our immune system.
