Blood is a body fluid in humans and other animals that deliver necessary substances such as nutrients and oxygen to the cells and transports metabolic waste products away from those same cells. Even though the blood in our veins is used for the same purpose – delivering oxygen and nutrients to every cell in our body, we all have different types, and therefore different requirements. When we lose blood, we have to have it replenished. Here are some crucial facts you’d be wise to know about your own blood!
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Blood type |
How many people have it? |
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O + |
40 % |
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O – |
7 % |
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A + |
34 % |
|
A – |
6 % |
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B + |
8 % |
|
B – |
1 % |
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AB + |
3 % |
|
AB – |
1 % |
Who Can I Get a Blood Donation From?
Blood Pressure Chart
Does Your Blood Type Reveal Your Personality?
According to a Japanese institute that does research on blood types, there are certain personality traits that seem to match up with certain blood types. How do you rate?
| TYPE O | You want to be a leader, and when you see something you want, you keep striving until you achieve your goal. You are a trendsetter, loyal, passionate, and self-confident. Your weaknesses include vanity and jealousy and a tendency to be too competitive. |
| TYPE A | You like harmony, peace, and organization. You work well with others and are sensitive, patient and affectionate. Among your weaknesses are stubbornness and an inability to relax. |
| TYPE B | You're a rugged individualist, who's straightforward and likes to do things your own way. Creative and flexible, you adapt easily to any situation. But your insistence on being independent can sometimes go too far and become a weakness. |
| TYPE AB | Cool and controlled, you're generally well liked and always put people at ease. You're a natural entertainer who's tactful and fair. But you're standoffish, blunt, and have difficulty making decisions. |