Question

What are Histocompatibility Antigens?

Answer 1

Histocompatibility Antigens:

1. These are chemicals present on the surface of all cells in the body.
2. The specific types of histocompatibility antigens located on a person's cells aid in recognizing and differentiating each person's fingerprints.
3. Every person has a unique set of histocompatibility antigens.
4. A rejection reaction happens when the antigens of the donor's organs or tissues do not match those of the recipients.