Sensitization during hemolytic disease of the newborn refers to

A) the fetal immune system producing antibodies against the mother's RBCs.
B) the fetal immune system producing antibodies against the fetus' RBCs.
C) the mother's immune system producing antibodies against the fetus' RBCs.
D) the mother's immune system producing antibodies against the mother's RBCs.
E) spontaneous miscarriage of a woman's first baby due to blood incompatibilities.


Answer: C

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