Why Is Reverse Grouping Omitted in Neonate ABO Grouping

question 35

Multiple Choice

Why is reverse grouping omitted in neonate ABO grouping?

• A) Maternal ABO antibody is identical to newborn ABO antibody.
• B) Maternal antibodies mask the ABO antibodies of the neonate.
• C) Newborns do not produce isoagglutinins of their own.
• D) None of the above

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Definitions:

Autoimmune Diseases

Disorders in which the body's immune system attacks healthy cells, believing them to be foreign substances.

Antibodies

Proteins produced by the immune system to identify and neutralize foreign objects such as bacteria and viruses.

Immune System

The complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to defend the body against attacks by foreign invaders, like bacteria and viruses.

Myelination

The process of forming a myelin sheath around neurons, improving the speed and efficiency of electrical signal transmission in the nervous system.