Transfusion Reactions Are an Example of

question 41

Multiple Choice

Transfusion reactions are an example of

• A) Type I hypersensitivity.
• B) Type II hypersensitivity.
• C) Type III hypersensitivity.
• D) Type IV hypersensitivity.
• E) All of the above

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Definitions:

Lewis Definition

A theory of acids and bases where acids accept a pair of electrons during a reaction, while bases donate a pair of electrons.

Acids

Substances that donate protons (hydrogen ions) in aqueous solutions and can react with bases to form salts, often characterized by a sour taste.

Electrophile

A reactive species that seeks out electrons, often forming a bond by accepting an electron pair from a nucleophile.

Nucleophile

A chemical species that donates an electron pair to an electrophile to form a chemical bond.