The type of immunity in which antibodies are passed from one individual to another is called:
Correct answer: A. Passive Immunity
- A. Passive Immunity
- B. Natural Active Immunity
- C. Artificial Active Immunity
- D. Humoral Immunity
Explanation
Passive immunity is given from mother to child through the placenta before birth, and through breast milk after birth. It can also be given medically through blood products that contain antibodies, such as immune globulin. This type of immunity is fast acting but last only a few weeks or months.
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