Blood Types

Blood Types

By: Rachel Duff

Main Info:

-There are four different blood types.

          -Type A

          -Type B

          -Type AB

          -Type O

-Each letter refers to a kind of antigen, or protein, on the surface of red blood cells.

-In a blood transfusion, a patient must receive a blood type that is compatible with his or her own blood type.

          -The donated blood must be accepted by the patient's own blood. If the blood types are

           not compatible, red blood cells will clump together, making clots that can block blood                         vessels and cause death

          -Type O blood is considered the “universal donor” because it can be donated to people 

            of any blood type. Type AB blood is considered the “universal recipient” because people   

            with this type can receive any blood type.

-Blood type is inherited.

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Reflection:

-We learned about blood types recently in class so I knew most of the information in here. I did learn a few things though. One thing I learned is that you can actually die if the wrong kind of blood gets into your body. Another thing I learned is that in Japan, knowing someone's blood type is very important because it's believed that it shows your personality and your traits.

References:

"Blood Types". Infoplease.com. N.p., 2016. Web. 28 Nov. 2016.

"Blood Types Chart | Blood Group Information | American Red Cross". American Red Cross. N.p., 2016. Web. 28 Nov. 2016.