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Does Type B blood have A antigens?

No, type B blood does not have A antigens. Type B blood has B antigens.


How many types of antigens on the erythrocytes?

There are two main types of antigens on erythrocytes - ABO antigens and Rh antigens. ABO antigens include A and B antigens while Rh antigens include RhD antigen. These antigens play a crucial role in determining blood type compatibility for blood transfusions.


When was Tissue Antigens created?

Tissue Antigens was created in 1971.


What typoes of cells produce antigens?

All cells produce antigens, or cell surface markers. The only question is whether the antigens are self antigens which means they belong in the body or they're foreign antigens which means they are an invading bacteria or virus (or a cancerous cell).


What are antigens determining blood type carried on?

Antigens, by definition, cause the body to produce antibodies which act against them. You inherit certain antigens which are on your red blood cells. Sometimes these antigens are absent from your RBC. If you are type B, you have B antigens. Type A has A antigens, AB has AB antigens and type O has no antigens. If you are type AB, you can receive AB blood from some one else.


What are some examples of antigens?

Examples of antigens are poisons, splinters and microorganisms.


What types of antigens are recognized by B cells?

Processed fragments of protein antigens displayed on surfaces of body cells.


What is the medical term meaning blood antigens?

Blood antigens :D


Which antibody and antigen combination match each blood type?

The blood type notation A Rh- indicates which antigens and antibodies are present in the blood. A indicates there are A antigens. Rh+ indicates there are Rh antigens. B antibodies. If there are A and Rh antigens but no B antigens, the antibodies in the blood plasma are B antibodies.


Does anybody know what are the 4 blood types ?

Te four basic blood types are O, A, B and AB. They are named for the types of antigens they carry. O has no antigens, A has A antigens, B has B antigens and AB carries both.


What are the A B AB and O blood groups distinguished by?

The ABO blood group system classifies blood based on the presence or absence of certain antigens on the surface of red blood cells. Type A blood has A antigens, type B blood has B antigens, type AB blood has both A and B antigens, and type O blood has neither A nor B antigens.


Antibodies are produced when the body is exposed to?

soluble antigens whch entrs our body