AIIMS AIIMS Solved Paper-2015

  • question_answer
    Shprt-lived immunity acquired from mother to foetus placenta or through mother's milk to the infant is categorised as

    A) cellular immunity

    B) innate non-specific immunity

    C) active immunity

    D) passive immunity

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Short-lived immunity acquired from mother to foetus placenta or through mother's milk to the infant is categorized as passive immunity. Active immunity is acquired when host is exposed to antigens, which may be in the form of living or dead microbes or other proteins-antibodies produced in the host body. It gives full effective response. Passive immunity is acquired when readymade antibodies are directly given to protect the body.


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