In hemolytic disease of the newborn,
A. antibodies from the mother cross the placenta and affect the fetus.
B. hemolysis of white blood cells may occur.
C. fibrin is hydrolyzed.
D. the mother frequently dies during childbirth.
E. antibodies from the fetus cross the placenta and affect the mother.
A
You might also like to view...
Which statement is FALSE with regard to proteins?
A. Their roles in the body include acting as enzymes, providing structural support, and signaling between cells. B. They are macromolecules with subunits linked by polypeptide bonds. C. They are polymers made up of amino acids. D. They are composed of nucleic acids. E. They make up a greater percentage of body mass than carbohydrates do.
The cells of the lung that produce the substance that lowers surface tension are ________
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Amplification during a second-messenger cascade is beneficial because amplification:
A. takes small molecules and makes polymers out of them. B. results in the production of more of the first messenger. C. allows a cell to respond to more different hormones. D. allows small amounts of hormones to produce large responses in target cells.
The middle coat of the eyeball that contains pigment which prevents light from scattering in the eyeball is the:
A) sclera B) pupil C) retina D) choroid E) cornea