Explain why Type O blood is considered to be the universal donor

What will be an ideal response?


Type O blood can be given to all patients because there are no antigens to cause a reaction with the patient's blood type.

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Choose the best match for each item. Use an answer only once.

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Which of the following eye injuries is painless and results in the athlete seeing floating specks, flashes of light, and blurred vision?

A. Hyphema B. Conjunctivitis C. Detached retina D. Corneal abrasion

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