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What is the ABO System?
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The four blood types of the lymphatic system; A, B, AB, and O.
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Blood Type AB
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Known as the universal recipient because it will not react to any of the other blood groups.
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Blood Type O
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Known as the universal donor, it can be given to a person of any bloof type, but a person with type O can only receive type O.
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Rh Factor
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A component of blood in some individuals. If a person's blood contains this they are considered Rh Positive. If they do not they are considered Rh negative.
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Anemia
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General term describing a condition where there is a lack of blood.
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Leukemia
Specific to WBC |
Condition where there is an excessive number of white blood cells.
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DIC or Disseminated Intravascular Coagulopathy
Specific to Thrombocytes |
Very serious disease in which there is a widespread blood clot formation inside blood vessels.
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Embolus
Specific to Thrombocytes |
Composed of semisolid blood components that act as plugs inside a vessel. (Clots will move until they reach a blood vessel where they can no longer pass through the vessel and will thus obstruct the vessel.)
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Hemophilia
Specific to Thrombocytes |
A hereditary condition in shich there is a prolonged time for the blood to clot.
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Amyloidosis
Specific to Plasma |
A condition in which there is a waxy, starch like substance that accumulates in the organs and impairs their normal functioning.
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Multiple Myeloma
Specific to Plasma |
A growth of many tumors in the bone marrow that destroys the bone, causing fractures and giving off large amounts of calcium into the plasma.
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