What are the different blood types of humans?

Blood is an amazing bodily fluid that plays a vital role in our survival. Our blood contains different cells, each with its unique function, and various substances that help maintain stability within our bodies. However, not all blood is the same – there are distinct types of blood categorized based on the presence or absence of particular proteins called antigens and antibodies. These differences result in four primary human blood groups, which further break down into subgroups.

Without further ado let’s dive into one of the most colorful topics known to humanity: BLOOD TYPES!

The Basics

Before we get into details about different blood types let’s first run through some basics:

Red Blood Cells (RBCs)

Red blood cells (erythrocytes) comprise 40-45% of whole human body and trust us; they’d definitely win any MVP award for endurance athletes! Their main purpose is to carry oxygen from lungs to deliver it throughout your body via capillaries and then pick up carbon dioxide waste products before exchanging them back out when you exhale through your nose respectively.

Plasma

Plasma is another essential component partaking around 54% composition by volume percentage in these wondrous fluid-blood magic-makers! It comprises many critical items like clotting factors and serum albumin making sure everything stays under control while carrying nutrients as well[1].

Platelets/Thrombocytes/Clotting Factors

Finally yet importantly related to clot-forming & prevention mechanisms including hemopoiesis aka coagulation proteins “Platelets,” adjusters-of-dissolving-things-away-and-prevent-practices-nicknamed “Thrombocytes” alongside fibrinogen/factor XIII etc.[2]

So now that we’ve covered some basic terms let’s start exploring these mysterious snowflakes-enigma-like characteristics known as different Human Blood types….

The Four Primary Blood Groups

In general, the four primary blood types recognized worldwide include A, B, AB and O. Scientists classify these groups based on proteins found in red blood cells.

Type A Blood Group

Drumroll please, BAM! You get an “A” for effort, if you have type A blood as it is common and can be subdivided into two categories: standard “A” and then its subcategory subclassified by presence of another H antigen which further divides into variants namely:

  • A1
  • Most Common Subtype
  • AA (A2)
  • Rare subtype alongside possessing a tendency to possess antigens seen ubiquitous within many areas such as Ivory Coast [3].

“Antigens are specific molecules or molecular structures that enzymes make during synthesis to serve one of life’s most persistent & basic needs[i]” –Nick Lane; biologist from University College London[6].

Type-A has the primary antigen called “A”. However, its plasma contains B antibodies that bind with any foreign component containing “B”. So if ever receive a letter invitation addressed specifically from `Blood Bank,” Ensure You Do Read Properly About Check-in Requirements even after earning an ‘’afor performance skills.”

Type B Blood group

Bravo! Bravo! Those who carry type “B” deserve some applause—because they’re truly unique. Like group-A, there’s only one primary antigen called “B.” Its plasma comprises opposite antibodies termed anti-A to attack potential invaders carrying this substance in order to maintain peaceful existences without unintended guests![4]

There always seems something special about oneself when having privilege/restrictions including food-types like shellfish may make all friends envious. Unfortunately perhaps that won’t be same case here where anything targeted towards Anti-B sugar could rally against them out front!

Type AB Blood Group

You lucky ducks with type AB blood, you boast the hallmarks of both A and B groups. So rather than having an autoimmune system getting riled up from targeting markers distinguishing them against one another you could just be happy—seeing yourself as prime specimen—with antibody-poison (or plasma-invigoration) being radiated across your veins![5]

Type O Blood Group

Well, when it comes to the last blood group on the list – Oh! My bad! I meant “O” 😉 Some call this donor blood, firstly because anyone can take a transfusion if needed—that’s 100% science speaking here; secondly cosically nothing that can irritate or inflame immune systems hold any antigens within their cells – so they are ‘universal donors.’ However, unfortunately for O-blood-group holders themselves-neither presence of “A” nor “B” antigen paired alongside an increasingly in-demand Rh factor proves unhelpful compared to other types[2].

For example: individuals carrying this own antibodies aggro towards attacking/destroying/infiltrating RBCs containing amino acids replaced by available glycoproteins which could mean someone who is positive (D+) may ultimately donate or receive units only for deserving cases respectively[ii].

Ultimately different human population regions have unique frequencies at times deeply rooted in ethnic-survival-histories all intertwining through various portions like African exclusive Luanda region’s distribution chart making it possible-discovered during study-through likely migrations influencing diversity while there were distinct characteristic medical applications encompassing various ages including newborn-compatible umbilical cord banks etc.[7][8]

Rare Blood Types Subclassifications

But wait…there’s more!

Sometimes an individual may have some notable deviations from standard grouping patterns-related pre-programmed kind. These unexpected subclassifications typically arise due to rare genetic mutations resulting few added antigens besides primary ‘tick-marks’. Here are a few examples:

Bombay Blood Group

$uppose a person lacks both “A” & “B” antigens- then what? Well, Congratulations! You’ve officially run into the rarest blood type on earth. Yes, you read that right: The RAREST known genetic mutations ‘Bombay’ with a count of~0.0004% globally. Unfortunately one will require group-specific donors for any/all transfusions these marvelous magic fluid offerings![9]

Rhnull (Oh yeah!)

Rarely located within major population groups where their body continually changes makes significant demands-since core-resistant-group-specific transfusion reactions due to lacking ‘Rh factor’ cause additional difficulties beyond just unique antigen signatures[10].

And if it wasn’t already exciting enough, this also means they’re extremely valuable in situations requiring special precautions i.e., low-dose HIV immunity coupled up along advanced wound-healing stimuli alongside an unusual and fascinating story about Lulu the Rhino give even more reasons why rh null/people deserve some good donuts as a morning snack!

Conclusion

Well there you have it folks; different human blood types acting like snowflakes each possessing its own idiosyncrasies besides adhering individually-targeted cell infiltration strategies designed by—quite literally-Nature itself.

Even amongst those who possess similar primary markers- secondary subclassifications-complicate things which ultimately change perceptions about yourself altering accepted views surrounding bodily systems-environments around them drastically impacting critical decisions including determining life-or-death emergencies always present around all of us every now and then[viii]

“The discovery of brachiopods has led to yet another way that we can understand our planet’s past through examining ourselves changing over time too.” –Natalie Stern; Brighton-based science editor[6].

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