Human Health and Disease · NEET Preparation Zoology
A newborn receives immediate but temporary protection against several infections through colostrum. This protection is best described as:
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A newborn receives immediate but temporary protection against several infections through colostrum. This protection is best described as:
- A.Naturally acquired passive immunityCorrect answer
- B.Naturally acquired active immunity
- C.Artificially acquired active immunity
- D.Artificially acquired passive immunity
Solution
Colostrum contains antibodies, especially IgA, that provide ready-made protection to the newborn. Since the antibodies are received from another source and are not produced by the newborn, this is naturally acquired passive immunity.
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