The Fetus Is Not Rejected Because

question 72

Multiple Choice

The fetus is not rejected because

• A) it is too small.
• B) it is in an immunologically privileged site.
• C) the father is immunosuppressed.
• D) it has no antigens.
• E) it has no normal microbiota.

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Definitions:

Intrauterine Transfusion

A medical procedure used to treat fetal anemia and other conditions by transfusing blood into the fetus before birth.

Fetal Positioning

The orientation of a fetus within the uterus, which can affect the ease of childbirth and is often considered in pre-natal care.

Genetic Counseling

A professional service that provides advice and information about genetic conditions, helping individuals understand and adapt to the medical, psychological, and familial implications.

Unborn Children

Refers to fetuses or embryos that have not yet been born; often discussed in the context of prenatal development or legal and ethical debates.