Blood

Question 1

Rh blood group system

Answer 1

system for classifying blood group according to the absence or presence of the rh antigen, or rh factor, on the cell membranes of the red blood cells

Question 2

Agglugation

Answer 2

clumping of particles. the visible expression of the aggregation of antigens and antibodies.

Question 3

Antigen

Answer 3

normally a foreign molecule which evokes immune response in the body

Question 4

Antibody

Answer 4

a protein produced by the body to fight diseases by recognizing specific antigens

Question 5

ABO blood group system

Answer 5

characterized by two glycolipid antigens, called A and B - depending on where the RBCs have none, only one or both antigens. Blood groups are distinguished as type O, type A, type B or type AB.

Question 6

Method to identify blood types of the ABO and the Rh blood group system

Answer 6

1) drops of different antisera (anti-A, anti-B, anti A & anti-B and anti-D (for rh) and blood. 2) mixed with small amount of blood. 3) agglugation with antisera indicated the presence of that antigen on the RBC.

Question 7

Normal pre-meal plasma level

Answer 7

3.6-5.8 mmol/l

Question 8

Two complications related to blood glucose level

Answer 8

Hypoglycemic (low blood glucose level) & hyperglycemic (high blood glucose level. People produce insulin, but it doesnt work properly).