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Blood type O has res blood cells with no antigents on them. This means that witin the blood antibodies that bind A and B antigens are present. A blood and B blood are so named besause the red blood cells within it have A and B antigents ony their cell membranes. This means that if this type of blood is put into an O type person then the recipients antibodies will bind the donor red blooc cells and make clumps od them which are not only useless but also cause the threat of blocking major arteries. A more detailed explanation can be found in my answer to a similar question at http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_is_blood_type_o_a_universal_doner

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What is likely to happen to a donor's cells if an Rh- person who is sensitive Rh plus blood receives a transfusion of Rh plus blood?

They will have what is called a transfusion reaction. The red blood cells will start to breakdown, the body will not get enough oxygen, the kidneys will fill up with protein from the blood, breathing will slow down or stop, and the person can go into shock and die.


What will most likely occur if a person with type A blood receives a transfusion of a type B blood?

The person's body will immediately begin destroying the B blood cells, causing shock and possibly even death. People carry naturally occurring antibodies to A or B antigens if they are not that type, which react strongly with transfused blood to destroy it.


What is likely to happen to a donor's cells if an Rh person who is sensitive Rh plus blood receives a transfusion of Rh plus blood?

If a donor's Rh-negative cells are transfused into an Rh-positive recipient, the recipient's immune system may recognize the Rh antigens as foreign and mount an immune response, leading to destruction of the donor's red blood cells. This can result in a reaction called hemolytic transfusion reaction.


Blake's doctor found out that although Blake is Rh- he received Rh plus blood for the first time Will he have a transfusion reaction?

There is a risk of a transfusion reaction when a person with Rh- blood receives Rh+ blood for the first time. The reaction can range from mild to severe, depending on the individual's immune response. Prompt medical attention is necessary if a reaction occurs.


Why are white blood cells used in blood transfusions?

White blood cells are typically removed from donated blood before transfusion to reduce the risk of transfusion reactions. This is because white blood cells can trigger immune responses in the recipient, leading to potential complications. By removing white blood cells, the transfusion process becomes safer and less likely to cause adverse reactions.

Related Questions

A person receives blood or blood parts during what?

blood transfusion


What is an autotransfusion?

An autotransfusion is a blood transfusion in which a person receives their own, previously extracted, blood.


When a person receives blood or a blood component that has been previously collected from that person through a reinfusion it is called?

Autologous donation and transfusion.


What is a blood infusion?

Blood infusion is a misused term for blood transfusion. This is where a person receives blood through an IV.


Will an Rh negative person who receives Rh positive blood for the first time have a transfusion reaction?

no.


What is the difference between a blood donor and a recipient?

A blood donor is an individual who gives blood voluntarily for transfusion to another person in need, while a blood recipient is someone who receives the donated blood during a transfusion procedure to treat a medical condition or injury. Donors provide the blood, while recipients receive it for medical treatment.


What would happen if someone received a water trasfusion instead of a blood transfusion?

The person would eventually die if they received a water transfusion instead of a blood transfusion. It would most likely be a slow and painful death.


When a person with B blood receives O blood in a transfusion?

Nothing. O blood is the universal donor, which means any blood type can get O blood in a transfusion. Although this is true blood type O can only receive blood type O. This is because Blood type O has no antigens but has both antibodies A and B.


What is likely to occur if a person with type A blood receives a transfusion of type B blood?

If this happens, antibodies that the patient already has in his or her blood will attack the donor red blood cells and destroy them. This could cause fever, chills, chest or back pain.


What is a blood donor?

A blood donor is a person who donates blood for use in transfusion.


What is blood donors?

A blood donor is a person who donates blood for use in transfusion.


What do you call the transfer of blood from one person to another?

A blood transfusion