Juanita Is Having a Normal Pregnancy and the Fetus Is

question 10

Multiple Choice

Juanita is having a normal pregnancy and the fetus is developing well.However,she has recently picked up an infection and bacteria have accumulated in her blood stream.We know that,most likely

• A)many of these bacteria will be able to enter the fetus's circulation.
• B)the bacteria will be eliminated by the white blood cells of the fetus.
• C)the bacteria will be eliminated by the antimicrobicidal secretions of the amnion.
• D)the placental wall will block the bacteria from entering the fetus.

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Variable Input

An input used in production that can be adjusted in the short term, such as labor or raw materials.

Short Run

A period in which at least one input or resource is fixed, limiting the capacity to adjust all factors of production.

Increasing Returns

The situation in which output increases by a larger proportion than the increase in inputs used in production.

Workers

Individuals who perform tasks or work for compensation, typically within the structure of employment by organizations or companies.