As universal donors,patients with type O blood can receive type ________ blood for transfusion.

A) A
B) B
C) O
D) all of the above

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As universal donors,patients with type O blood can receive type ________ blood for transfusion.A)  AB)  BC)  OD)  all of the above

Mariah Castro · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Patients with type O blood can receive only type O blood for transfusion as it lacks both A and B antigens on the red blood cells, and has antibodies against both A and B antigens. This means that if they receive any other blood type, their immune system will recognize it as foreign and attack it, causing an adverse reaction. Therefore, type O blood is called the universal donor only in terms of giving blood to others, not receiving it.

As universal donors,patients with type O blood can receive type ________ blood for transfusion.

A) A
B) B
C) O
D) all of the above

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