Diseases tend to exert more harmful influences on the embryo or fetus than on the mother herself because
A) mothers take many medications during pregnancy.
B) the unborn child's immune system is immature.
C) pregnant mothers are motivated to protect their health.
D) the embryo or fetus tries strongly to protect its mother.
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