A Fetus Can Get an Infection When a Pathogen in the Mother's

question 39

True/False

A fetus can get an infection when a pathogen in the mother's blood is capable of crossing the placenta to the fetal circulation and tissues.

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Definitions:

Ductless

Referring to glands that release their secretions directly into the bloodstream rather than through ducts.

FSH

Follicle-stimulating hormone, a key hormone involved in the reproductive processes of both males and females.

LH

Luteinizing hormone, a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that plays a key role in regulating the reproductive system.

Hormones

are chemical messengers produced by endocrine glands, which regulate various physiological processes and behaviors throughout the body.