Solved

Why Is the Rh-Positive Firstborn of an Rh-Negative Mother Unaffected

Question 32

Multiple Choice

Why is the Rh-positive firstborn of an Rh-negative mother unaffected by Rh hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (Rh HDFN) ?


A) The plasma volume of the mother is tripled during the first pregnancy which dilutes anti-D.
B) The titer of anti-D is too low to cause destruction of fetal antigens.
C) The mother has not been immunized to the D antigen before placental separation.
D) None of the above

Correct Answer:

verifed

Verified

Unlock this answer now
Get Access to more Verified Answers free of charge

Related Questions

Unlock this Answer For Free Now!

View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions

qr-code

Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks

upload documents

Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents