Which of the Following Can Occur as a Result of Fetal-Maternal

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following can occur as a result of fetal-maternal Rh incompatability in the fetal blood?

• A) agglutination
• B) hemolysis
• C) hemolytic disease (HDN)
• D) All of these choices

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Definitions:

Somatic Nervous System

A part of the peripheral nervous system associated with voluntary control of body movements via skeletal muscles and the reception of external stimuli.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the brain and is encased in the vertebral column; it is a crucial part of the central nervous system.

Amygdala

A structure in the brain involved in emotion regulation, emotional memory, and responses to fear.

Medulla

Part of the brainstem involved in controlling involuntary functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.