An Example of Natural Passive Immunity Would Be _______

question 72

Multiple Choice

An example of natural passive immunity would be _______.

• A) a fetus acquiring maternal IgG to the chickenpox virus across the placenta
• B) giving a person immune serum globulins to chickenpox virus after exposure to the disease
• C) chickenpox vaccine triggering extended immunity to chickenpox
• D) chickenpox infection, followed by lifelong immunity

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Definitions:

Acute Infectious Disease

A rapidly developing infection caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites, characterized by symptoms that are severe but often brief in duration.

False Membrane

A thick layer of fibrous tissue that forms over a mucous membrane surface as a result of inflammation or injury.

Gauge

The size of a needle bore; the smaller the number, the larger the needle bore.

Needle Bore

The internal diameter of a needle, affecting the flow rate of injected or withdrawn fluids.