The Immunologically Privileged Site That Protects the Fetus from Mother's

question 19

Multiple Choice

The immunologically privileged site that protects the fetus from mother's immune system is most likely due to the fact that _____.

• A)mother's IgG do not cross the placenta
• B)fetal portion of placenta does not exhibit MHC molecules
• C)alpha-fetoprotein inhibits immune responses
• D)two of these

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