An Infant Is Diagnosed with Fetal Anemia

question 6

Multiple Choice

An infant is diagnosed with fetal anemia. Which information would support this clinical diagnosis?

• A) Presence of excess maternal hormones
• B) Maternal blood type O-negative, Rh-negative, and infant blood type O-negative, Rh-negative
• C) Passive immunity
• D) Rh-negative mother and Rh-positive baby

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Definitions:

Blastocyst

A stage of early development in mammals that consists of a spherical outer layer of cells, enclosing a fluid-filled cavity and a cluster of cells.

Embryo

An early stage of development for multicellular organisms, in humans it refers to the period from fertilization until the eighth week.

Uterus

A female reproductive organ where a fetus develops during pregnancy.

Vas Deferens

The duct that conveys sperm from the testicle to the urethra.