Which of the following statements is true of the relationship between maternal health and schizophrenia

The options are

A. Prenatal exposure to infections and diseases such as influenza, rubella, toxoplasmosis, and herpes has been linked to increased risk of schizophrenia.

B. Infection as a risk factor for schizophrenia is limited to the fetal environment.

C. Uncontrolled gestational diabetes experienced by a mother dramatically affects neural growth in the fetus.

D. If a woman suffers from high blood pressure during pregnancy, the risk of the child's developing schizophrenia later in life increases dramatically.

The answer is A. Prenatal exposure to infections and diseases such as influenza, rubella, toxoplasmosis, and herpes has been linked to increased risk of schizophrenia.

Explanation:

When the mother is exposed to infections and diseases such as influenza, rubella, toxoplasmosis, and herpes there is a risk of fetal infection.

The mother’s immune system however releases some substances such as cytokines and interleukins which are associated and linked to increased risk of schizophrenia in the fetus.