Which statement is true of erythroblastosis fetalis?
A) It is a genetic disorder that can be detected by study of the fetal chromosomes.
B) It is also called hemolytic disease of the newborn.
C) It is characterized by an increase in the number of erythrocytes in the baby's blood at birth.
D) It is characterized by the presence of numerous erythroblasts in the maternal blood.

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Erythroblastosis fetalis, also known as hemolytic disease of the newborn, occurs when there is an incompatibility between the blood types of the mother and fetus, leading to the mother's immune system attacking the fetal red blood cells.

Which Statement Is True of Erythroblastosis Fetalis