Although it is something, we all take for granted, many of us know very little about the complexities of this precious fluid – blood. In particular, understanding its role in Third Party Reproduction can be even more critical, so it pays to educate yourself in advance of your journey.
The components of our blood and their purpose are also fascinating. So, it’s worth summarizing some of the key components to aid in your understanding. For example, inside our blood we have white blood cells (which fight infection), platelets (which help with clotting) and red blood cells (which transport oxygen, remove carbon dioxide, etc.). Blood ‘Antigens’ are the proteins which are found on the surface of a red blood cell, and it is these that determine the kind of antigen you have on your red blood cell.