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Which blood type is considered the universal donor?
Suggested Answer: D
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Blood type O negative is considered the universal donor because it can be transfused to patients of any blood type. This is due to the absence of A and B antigens on the surface of red blood cells, which reduces the risk of an immune reaction. However, type O negative individuals can only receive blood from other O negative donors. Universal donors are crucial in emergency situations where there may not be time to determine the recipient's blood type. Type AB positive is considered the universal recipient because individuals with this blood type can receive red blood cells from any blood type.
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Lynda
10 months ago
I heard AB can receive from anyone, but not donate.
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Trina
11 months ago
O- is the best for donations, no doubt!
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Jimmie
11 months ago
Wait, really? I thought it was AB!
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Thersa
11 months ago
Totally agree, O- is the universal donor.
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Jaime
11 months ago
It's O-!
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Lynelle
12 months ago
Yeah, I remember discussing blood types, and O- definitely stands out as the universal donor.
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Tiera
12 months ago
I’m a bit confused; I thought AB was the universal recipient, not the donor.
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Willodean
12 months ago
I practiced a question like this before, and I think O- is correct because it has no antigens.
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Gearldine
1 year ago
I think the universal donor is O-, but I'm not completely sure. I remember it being mentioned in class.
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Raymon
1 year ago
Ah yes, the universal donor is O-. I remember that from my medical training. O- blood contains no A or B antigens, and no Rh factor, so it can be safely transfused to anyone.
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Nina
1 year ago
I'm a little confused on this one. I know the different blood types have to do with the presence or absence of certain antigens, but I can't remember the specifics. I'll have to make an educated guess here.
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Jeannine
1 year ago
Okay, let me think this through step-by-step. The universal donor is the blood type that can be given to anyone, regardless of their own blood type. I believe that's O-. I'm going to go with that answer.
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Leila
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I know there are different blood types, but I can't recall which one is considered the universal donor. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Verda
1 year ago
I'm pretty sure the universal donor is O-. I remember learning that in my biology class.
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Paris
2 years ago
Hmm, I'm feeling a bit like a vampire trying to figure this out. Maybe I should just stick to donating plasma instead.
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Cherry
2 years ago
I bet it's C) AB. That's the one they call the 'universal recipient', so the opposite must be the universal donor.
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Lasandra
2 years ago
D) O-
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Malcolm
2 years ago
C) AB
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Alease
2 years ago
B) B
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Erasmo
2 years ago
A) A
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Yolande
2 years ago
D) O- for sure. That's the one that has no antigens, so it can be given to anyone.
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Craig
2 years ago
That's great! Your blood type is really valuable for those in need.
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Billye
2 years ago
I always make sure to donate blood regularly, especially since I have O-.
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Alecia
2 years ago
That's right, O- has no antigens so it can be given to anyone.
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Christiane
2 years ago
O- is definitely the universal donor.
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Alesia
2 years ago
Isn't O- the universal donor? I remember learning that in biology class.
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Janey
2 years ago
O- is indeed the universal donor because it can be safely transfused to patients with any blood type.
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Kendra
2 years ago
That's right! O- is the universal donor because it lacks the antigens that can cause a reaction in the recipient.
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Aleshia
2 years ago
Yes, you're correct! O- is considered the universal donor.
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Earnestine
2 years ago
I think it's important to know the universal donor blood type for emergency situations.
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Titus
2 years ago
I agree with Margurite, O- is the universal donor because it lacks antigens that can cause a reaction in the recipient.
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Margurite
2 years ago
D) O- is the universal donor blood type.
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Lavonda
2 years ago
I'm pretty sure it's O-. That's the one that can be donated to anyone, right?
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Eden
2 years ago
Thanks for clarifying that. I'll remember that for future reference.
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Janessa
2 years ago
No, AB is actually the universal recipient, not the universal donor.
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Rikki
2 years ago
That's good to know. I always thought it was AB.
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Pamella
2 years ago
Yes, you're correct. O- is considered the universal donor.