Why Does the Rate of RBC Destruction After Birth Decrease

question 51

Multiple Choice

Why does the rate of RBC destruction after birth decrease in an infant diagnosed with HDFN?

• A) Maternal antibody is no longer entering infant circulation via the placenta.
• B) Reticuloendothelial system of the neonate reaches an equilibrium with the rate of RBC destruction.
• C) The bone marrow of the neonate compensates for sequestered RBCs.
• D) None of the above

---

Definitions:

Carrying Amount

The book value of assets and liabilities, calculated as the original cost minus any accumulated depreciation, impairment, or amortization.

Fair Value

The expected proceeds from an asset sale or the financial commitment for a liability shift in an orderly engagement among market participants at the time of determining value.

Loss on Acquisition

A financial loss that occurs when the cost to acquire a company or asset exceeds its fair value.

Gain on Sale

The profit realized from the sale of assets that exceeds the book value of those assets.