2006-08-27 20:15:28 · 16 answers · asked by blamurfen 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
It is always red.
2006-08-27 20:15:43 · update #1
your blood is blue till it hits the air then it's red there is A-A+A-B+B- AB not red
2006-08-27 20:20:12 · answer #1 · answered by dalecollins64 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What's Your Blood Type?
In some ways, every person's blood is the same. But, when analyzed under a microscope, distinct differences are visible. In the early 20th century, an Austrian scientist named Karl Landsteiner classified blood according to those differences. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for his achievements.
Landsteiner observed two distinct chemical molecules present on the surface of the red blood cells. He labeled one molecule "A" and the other molecule "B." If the red blood cell had only "A" molecules on it, that blood was called type A. If the red blood cell had only "B" molecules on it, that blood was called type B. If the red blood cell had a mixture of both molecules, that blood was called type AB. If the red blood cell had neither molecule, that blood was called type O.
If two different blood types are mixed together, the blood cells may begin to clump together in the blood vessels, causing a potentially fatal situation. Therefore, it is important that blood types be matched before blood transfusions take place. In an emergency, type O blood can be given because it is most likely to be accepted by all blood types. However, there is still a risk involved.
A person with type A blood can donate blood to a person with type A or type AB. A person with type B blood can donate blood to a person with type B or type AB. A person with type AB blood can donate blood to a person with type AB only. A person with type O blood can donate to anyone.
A person with type A blood can receive blood from a person with type A or type O. A person with type B blood can receive blood from a person with type B or type O. A person with type AB blood can receive blood from anyone. A person with type O blood can receive blood from a person with type O.
Because of these patterns, a person with type O blood is said to be a universal donor. A person with type AB blood is said to be a universal receiver. In general, however, it is still best to mix blood of matching types and Rh factors.
2006-08-28 03:27:42 · answer #2 · answered by Mary Eda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have AB negative. This is the rarest blood type. I'm not the universal receiver, but I can take any type of blood that is negative. AB positive is the universal receiver. I first knew of my blood type when I joined the Army. Later on, I was watching Death Warrant and the person in the prison said that Jean-Claude Van Damme's AB neg blood was "a rare blood type." I was like DAMN.
2006-08-28 03:22:07 · answer #3 · answered by Murda Mook 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm
I Don't Actually Get It
Is This A Joke?
Hmm It Kinda Not Working
Well Better Luck Next Time
Take Care
2006-08-28 03:19:11 · answer #4 · answered by Singapore_Lady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Blood is always red but my blood group is o+
2006-08-28 03:26:21 · answer #5 · answered by kido 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope...I got a transfusion from a Vulcan, so mine's green now.
2006-08-28 03:21:00 · answer #6 · answered by amg503 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I Know I have blood but i thinks it blue i must be an alien ? hehehe
2006-08-28 03:18:13 · answer #7 · answered by Snow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
umm.. blue. or blood O type.. maybe red blood cell.. =)
2006-08-28 03:17:39 · answer #8 · answered by jv637 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
O negative.. Mine is purple!
2006-08-28 03:20:19 · answer #9 · answered by luv2so2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
purple! LOL!
red, of course!
i don't know why i am answering this question... maybe i am getting too bored.
2006-08-28 03:18:36 · answer #10 · answered by Inquirer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋