The maternal inflammation response to infection causes an increase in C-reactive protein. What is the relationship between maternal inflammation and schizophrenia?

A. Maternal inflammation is negatively correlated with later development of offspring schizophrenia.
B. Maternal inflammation may turn on genes responsible for autoimmune disorders, thus increasing the risk of offspring schizophrenia.
C. Research shows no correlation between maternal exposure to infection and development of offspring schizophrenia.
D. Research indicates that maternal infection will result in a 75 percent chance of offspring development of schizophrenia.

Answer: B

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