PATHOLOGY MCQ
LYMPHO RETICULAR SYSTEM
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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The type of immunity that a fetus derives from its mother is called:
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Naturally acquired active immunity
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Naturally acquired passive immunity
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Artificially acquired active immunity
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Artificially acquired natural active immunity
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -During the last 3 months of pregnancy, antibodies from mothers are passed to their unborn babies through the placenta. This type of immunity is called passive immunity because the baby has been given antibodies rather than making them itself.
Detailed explanation-2: -Maternal passive immunity is a type of naturally acquired passive immunity, and refers to antibody-mediated immunity conveyed to a fetus or infant by its mother. Naturally acquired passive immunity can be provided during pregnancy, and through breastfeeding.
Detailed explanation-3: -So, the correct answer is ‘naturally acquired passive immunity’
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