Which Antibodies Cross the Placenta and Protect the Fetus

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which antibodies cross the placenta and protect the fetus?

• A)IgA
• B)IgG
• C)IgM
• D)IgD

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Definitions:

Bacteria

Microscopic, single-celled organisms found almost everywhere, which can be beneficial, neutral, or harmful to humans and other organisms.

Febrile Seizures

Seizures that occur in a young child with a fever, typically without any brain or spinal cord infection or injury.

Antibiotics

Medications used to prevent and treat bacterial infections by killing or inhibiting the growth of bacteria.

Fever

An elevation in body temperature above the normal range, often a sign of infection or illness.