Blood Groups Case Study Sunday. Afternoon it's another beautiful day in Springfield and the Simpson family...
Blood Groups Case Study Sunday. Afternoon it's another beautiful day in Springfield and the Simpson family has decided to take a family outing to the Springfield Clinic to have their blood types tested. A few pin-pricks later, they have their information, which is summarized in the table below. (If you've been marooned on a deserted island without TV reception for the past 20 years: Homer and Marge are the parents, Bart, Lisa and Maggie are their three children.) Complete the table. RBC Antigens Plasma Antibodies Simpson Homer Marge Part Lisa Maggie Blood Type A negative B-positive 10-positive A-negative AB-negative Monday Afternoon The following day, tragedy strikes as Bart rushes home from school on his skateboard. Approaching an intersection, he fails to use proper safety procedures and he careens into the intersection without looking both ways. Before he can utter, "Ay, Caramba!" a speeding car hits Bart, sending him flying into the air. The car doesn't even slow down as the figure in the passenger seat asks the driver, "Smithers, did you feel something?" Smithers shrugs and replies, "Probably just a pothole, sir." Unfortunately, Bart has also failed to wear proper safety equipment and he is badly hurt in the accident. A passerby calls an ambulance and Bart is rushed to Springfield Hospital. "Bart has lost a lot of blood, and he's going to need a transfusion." Dr. Hibbert explains to Homer and Marge. "But unfortunately, the Springfield Blood Bank has had to close because of the governor's budget cuts." Marge gasps in horror. "Oh, my special little guy! Homer and I will give blood for Bart's transfusion! So will Lisa!" "No!" exclaims Lisa. "You can't give blood to Bart! None of us can!" "Lisa!" shouts Homer. "Bart is your brother and you love him. You'll give him your blood for his transfusion and that's that! Every drop!" "You don't understand!" replies Lisa. "None of us can give our blood to Bart because..." (1. Complete Lisa's explanation in the space below)