These are the main blood groups in the ABO blood group system. Each blood type is determined by the presence or absence of specific antigens on the surface of red blood cells.
A
Red Blood Cells
B
White Blood Cells
C
Plasma
D
Platelets
Plasma contains clotting factors which are crucial for blood coagulation. It is used to treat hemophilia, a condition where the blood doesn’t clot properly.
A
AB Positive
B
O Negative
C
AB Negative
D
B Positive
AB negative is the rarest blood type, found in less than 1% of the population. It is unique because people with this blood type can receive red blood cells from any other blood type.
A
Once a week
B
Once a month
C
Every two months
D
Twice a year
A
Removal of glucose from the blood
B
Removal of white blood cells from the blood
C
Increase in red blood cell count
D
Decrease in plasma proteins
Leukoreduction is the process of removing white blood cells (leukocytes) from donated blood. This is done to reduce the risk of certain transfusion-related complications.
A
About 7%
B
About 10%
C
About 15%
D
About 20%
Blood makes up about 7% of the human body's weight. An average adult has approximately 10 pints (about 4.7 liters) of blood.
A
White blood cells
B
Platelets
C
Plasma
D
Red blood cells
Red blood cells contain hemoglobin, an iron-containing protein, which binds to oxygen and carries it from the lungs to the rest of the body.
