A Mismatch of Blood Types During a Transfusion Is Dangerous

question 106

Multiple Choice

A mismatch of blood types during a transfusion is dangerous because ________.

• A) white blood cells from the donor's blood cause inflammation
• B) antibodies in the donor's plasma will attack and kill the recipient's healthy blood cells
• C) clotting factors in the donor's blood will cause unwanted clots known as thrombus
• D) preformed antibodies in the recipient's blood will bind and clump (agglutinate) the donated cells

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