A Person Exposed to Hepatitis Is Given a Shot of Gamma

question 163

Multiple Choice

A person exposed to hepatitis is given a shot of gamma globulin (an antibody against hepatitis) to keep him from coming down with the disease.This is an example of

• A) natural active immunity
• B) natural passive immunity
• C) artificial active immunity
• D) artificial passive immunity

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Definitions:

Prezygotic

Pertaining to mechanisms that prevent fertilization or successful reproduction between different species before the formation of a zygote.

Postzygotic

Pertaining to the biological and evolutionary processes that occur after the formation of a zygote, particularly those that influence reproductive success and viability.

Pre-Mating

Pertains to processes or behaviors that occur before the act of reproduction, often involving mate selection or courtship in animals.

Phylogenetic Species Concept

A method of defining species as the smallest group of individuals that share a common ancestor, forming one branch on the tree of life.