What is ABO system
to group human blood into different types: A, B ,O, AB
free
free
Blood type A is NOT inherited from both parents.
false
what are the health implications for blood type A
higher risk of heart disease
true or false: People with blood type A have A antigens on their red blood cells and produce anti-B antibodies.
true
In Blood Type A, there are no B antigens
True
what is Erythropoietin (EPO)
A hormone that boosts red blood cell production.
what is a common doping method?
Erythropoietin (EPO)
health implications for blood type AB
Higher risk of heart disease
what are relevance to blood type A (you can say in short)
Limited research
Health risks
health implications for blood type B
Slightly higher risk of heart disease, with potential for higher cholesterol levels
health implications for blood type O
Lower risk of heart disease but increase stomach ulcers.
what are some effects of doping?
Increased Blood Viscosity, Hypertension, Arrhythmias
what do people with blood type A have?
People with blood type A have A antigens on their red blood cells and produce anti-B antibodies
what percentage of the population have blood type A+
30%