Polycythemia Occurs in a Fetus Because

question 33

Multiple Choice

Polycythemia occurs in a fetus because:

• A)fetal hemoglobin has a greater affinity for oxygen due to DPG.
• B)the fetus has a different hemoglobin structure of two α- and two γ-chains rather than two α-and two β-chains.
• C)there is increased erythropoiesis in response to the hypoxic intrauterine environment.
• D)the lungs of the fetus are undeveloped and unable to adequately diffuse oxygen to the pulmonary capillaries.

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