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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