Erythroblastosis Fetalis Can Be Prevented by

question 38

Multiple Choice

Erythroblastosis fetalis can be prevented by

• A)injecting the mother with antibodies against the Rh factor late in the pregnancy and after giving birth.
• B)treating the fetus with immune globulin.
• C)birth by cesarean section.
• D)treating the mother with RhoGAM early in the pregnancy.

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Definitions:

Progesterone

A hormone produced in the ovaries, placenta, and adrenal glands, important for regulating menstruation and maintaining pregnancy.

Autocrine Chemical Messenger

A signaling molecule released by a cell that binds to receptors on the same cell, leading to a response in the cell itself.

Prostacyclins

A group of lipid compounds that are synthesized by the endothelial cells of blood vessels and have potent vasodilatory and antiplatelet properties.

Thromboxanes

A group of eicosanoids known for their role in vasoconstriction, platelet aggregation, and blood clot formation.