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Juanita is having a normal pregnancy and the fetus is developing well. However, Juanita has recently picked up an infection and bacteria have accumulated in her blood stream. We know that most likely______.

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The placental wall will block the bacteria from entering the fetus.

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Answer: The placental wall will block the bacteria from entering the fetus.

Explanation: First of all, the placenta forms and develops during pregnancy, attaches to the wall of the uterus and its primary function is to nourish and provide oxygen to the baby that develops and grows in the uterus. In addition, the placenta removes all waste matter and carbon dioxide from the fetus. The placenta is otherwise highly permeable when it comes to some substances, but it is a very good barrier when it comes to bacteria. What will pass through the placenta and what will not, depends on the shape of the product as well as the size.

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