When Diagnosed with Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn (HDN),why Does

question 8

Multiple Choice

When diagnosed with hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN) ,why does the newborn develop hyperbilirubinemia after birth but not in utero?

• A) Excretion of unconjugated bilirubin through the placenta into the mother's circulation is no longer possible.
• B) Hemoglobin does not break down into bilirubin in the intrauterine environment.
• C) The liver of the fetus is too immature to conjugate bilirubin from a lipid-soluble to water-soluble form.
• D) The destruction of erythrocytes producing bilirubin is greater after birth.

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