Lap belts that are worn alone and too high by a pregnant woman:
A) usually do not injure the fetus because the uterus is a highly muscular organ.
B) will provide adequate protection for the uterus if the air bag properly deploys.
C) allow enough forward flexion and subsequent compression to rupture the uterus.
D) will provide equal distribution of forces and prevent forward flexion of the mother.
Answer: C) allow enough forward flexion and subsequent compression to rupture the uterus.
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