IMMUNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Passive Immunity. Passive immunity is provided when a person is given antibodies to a disease rather than producing them through his or her own immune system. A newborn baby acquires passive immunity from its mother through the placenta.

Detailed explanation-2: -Passive immunity refers to the process of providing IgG antibodies to protect against infection; it gives immediate, but short-lived protection-several weeks to 3 or 4 months at most.

Detailed explanation-3: -Innate immunity is the immune system that is present when you are born. It is your body’s first line of defense against germs. It includes physical barriers, such as skin and mucous membranes, and special cells and proteins that can recognize and kill germs.

Detailed explanation-4: -Types of immunity: Active natural: Body produces antibodies in response to exposure to a live pathogen. Active artificial: Body produces antibodies in response to a vaccine. Passive natural: Antibodies are passed from the mom to her baby through the placenta and breastmilk.