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October 9th, 2015
| Well, did you now that blood type is inherited, just like eye color. Certain blood types are more common in certain countries. In China, over 99 percent of the population has Rh+ blood. Different kinds of animals have different kinds of blood types: dogs have four; cats have 11 and cows have about 800. WOW, these could be great answers on Jeopardy.
Human blood is grouped into four types: A, B, AB, and O. Each letter refers to a kind of antigen, or protein, on the surface of red blood cells. For example, the surface of red blood cells in Type A blood has antigens known as A-antigens. THE Rh FACTOR: Each blood type is also grouped by its Rhesus factor, or Rh factor. Blood is either Rh positive (Rh+) or Rh negative (Rh-). About 85 percent of Americans have Rh+ blood. Rhesus refers to another type of antigen, or protein, on the surface of red blood cells. The name Rhesus comes from Rhesus monkeys, in which the protein was discovered. BLOOD TRANSFUSIONS: Blood types become very important when a blood transfusion is necessary. In a blood transfusion, a patient must receive a blood type that is compatible with his or her own blood type—that is, the donated blood must be accepted by the patient's own blood. If the blood types are not compatible, red blood cells will clump together, making clots that can block blood vessels and cause death. Type O– blood is considered the “universal donor” because it can be donated to people of any blood type. Type AB+ blood (that’s me) is considered the “universal recipient” because people with this type can receive any blood type. See chart below.
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Some people think blood type tells about your personality: Type A is calm and trustworthy; Type B is creative and excitable; Type AB is thoughtful and emotional; and Type O is a confident leader. What do you think about the above?
So, you too can discover what your blood type is as well by giving blood. It’s not hard to do. You can help someone in need of a blood transfusion by calling Central Blood Bank at 1-866-366-6771. Or, go to the Central Blood Bank’s website at www.centralbloodbank.org and schedule your donation right now online. I hope this blog was informative for you and you take that step and donate your life saving blood in the very near future. I am donating again on Monday, October 26, 2015, at Wheeling Hospital-Auditorium B . Come and JOIN ME!
