Blood Types - Defining Human Blood

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Based on the presence or absence of certain antigens on the surface of the red blood cells, human blood is divided in blood types. There are 30 recognized human blood type systems, however, the AB0 and Rh systems are the most common and the most important blood group systems in blood transfusion. Knowledge of blood types helps to prevent blood disorders and to ensure safe blood transfusions. Learn more about blood types and their significance in this book.

Product details

• Assisted by: Edward R. Miller-Jones (Editor), Edwar R Miller-Jones (Editor)
• Publisher: FastBook Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 24.07.2012
• EAN: 9786130138158
• ISBN: 978-613-0-13815-8
• No. of pages: 108
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine