The Nursing Student Learns How Infants Acquire Immunity

question 21

Multiple Choice

The nursing student learns how infants acquire immunity.Which statement about this process is correct?

• A) The infant acquires humoral and cell-mediated immunity in response to infections and immunizations.
• B) The infant acquires maternal antibodies that ensure immunity up to 12 months age.
• C) Active immunity is acquired from the mother and lasts 6 to 7 months.
• D) Passive immunity develops in response to immunizations.

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