When Diagnosed with Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn

question 27

Multiple Choice

When diagnosed with hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN) , 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 breakdown 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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