A Mismatch of Blood Types During a Transfusion Is Dangerous

A mismatch of blood types during a transfusion is dangerous because ________.

A) white blood cells from the donor's blood cause inflammation
B) antibodies in the donor's plasma will attack and kill the recipient's healthy blood cells
C) clotting factors in the donor's blood will cause unwanted clots known as thrombus
D) preformed antibodies in the recipient's blood will bind and clump (agglutinate) the donated cells

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