A woman who is 8 months pregnant asks the nurse,"Does my baby have any antibodies to fight infection?" What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
A) "Your baby has all the immunoglobulins necessary: immunoglobulin G (IgG),immunoglobulin M (IgM),and immunoglobulin A (IgA)."
B) "Your baby won't receive any antibodies until he is born and you breastfeed him."
C) "Your baby does not have any antibodies to fight infection."
D) "Your baby has IgG and IgM."

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The fetus receives IgG antibodies from the mother through the placenta, providing passive immunity. IgM is produced by the fetus itself.

A Woman Who Is 8 Months Pregnant Asks the Nurse,"Does