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Lactation Consultant

Category - Infections

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IgG is a(n):
  1. Gastrointestinal infection.
  2. Harmful to the fetus.
  3. A protective antibody.
  4. A protective antigen.
Explanation
Answer: C - IgG is a protective antibody. The pregnant woman passes this antibody through the placenta to the fetus and it protects the fetus against infection. The fetus does not have a developed immune system, so IgG is essential to prevent the transmission of infections to the vulnerable fetus.
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