Antibodies of an Rh-Negative Mother Can Cause Rupturing of the Baby's

Question

Antibodies of an Rh-negative mother can cause rupturing of the baby's RBCs, causing _______.
A) antigenation
B) hemolytic anemia
C) monocytosis
D) low pH

Accepted Answer

Antibodies of an Rh-negative mother can cause hemolytic anemia in a fetus with Rh-positive blood type. The antibodies attack and rupture the baby's RBCs, leading to a decrease in the number of RBCs and potentially leading to severe fetal anemia and complications. Options A, C, and D are not directly related to the condition in question.