Chapter 34.5, Problem 4MC

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The role of $\text{Rh}$ factor in determining whether the immune system of pregnant woman attacks on her fetus.

Concept introduction:

In humans, the blood group is categorized under four groups are found: A, B, AB, and O.

These blood groups are categorized on the basis of the presence or absence of surface protein. The other factor in categorizing the blood groups is the presence of $\text{Rh}$ factor. $\text{Rh}$ factor or Rhesus factor is the inherited protein present on the surface of red blood cells.