Blood Typing Lab

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Blood Typing Lab
Pre-lab work
Site #1: Introduction to Blood:
1. Who discovered blood groups? ___________________________________When? _______________________
2. How much blood does the average adult have inside his/her body? _________________
3. What are the four components of blood?
a.
__________ blood cells – Contain hemoglobin, carries oxygen to cells and removes wastes
b.
______________ blood cells – Helps our bodies fight infection
c. ______________________ - Liquid that makes up 55% of blood; contains salts and proteins
d. _____________________ - Helps blood clot
4. What causes the differences between human blood groups?______________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
5. Complete the chart based on the information provided on the webpage
Blood Type
Antigens on the Red Blood Cells
Antibodies in plasma
A
B
AB
O
6. What is the Rh factor? ________________________________________________________
7. Look at the picture and complete this statement: A person with Rh + blood may receive blood that is ____ or
_____, while a person with Rh - blood can only receive _____ blood.
8. What happens if a person with A + blood receives B + blood? ____________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
9. Complete the diagram to show how blood can be donated and then answer the questions.
a. What blood type is known as the "Universal Donor"? Type ______
b. What blood type is known as the "Universal Recipient"? Type ______

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