Anti-D Antibodies are Present in the Blood Of

Question

Anti-D antibodies are present in the blood of
A) all individuals with type AB blood.
B) Rh negative individuals who have been exposed to the D surface antigen.
C) all Rh positive individuals.
D) Rh positive individuals who have been exposed to the D surface antigen.
E) all Rh negative individuals.

Accepted Answer

Anti-D antibodies are produced by Rh negative individuals when they are exposed to the D antigen, which is present on the red blood cells of Rh positive individuals. This exposure can occur through transfusion with Rh positive blood or during pregnancy if an Rh negative mother carries an Rh positive fetus.