Which of the following situations would decrease the oxygenation of fetal blood?

A. A decrease in maternal hemoglobin
B. An increase in fetal hemoglobin
C. A decrease in binding affinity of maternal hemoglobin
D. A decrease in fetal hemoglobin


Answer: D

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