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7.Human Health and Disease
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The treatment of snake bite by antivenom is an example of
A
Artificially acquired passive immunity
B
Artificially acquired active immunity
C
Naturally acquired active immunity
D
Naturally acquired passive immunity
Solution
Because in this preformed antibodies against snake venom are directly injected into the human body.
Artificially acquired active immunity-Includes resistance induced by vaccines.
Naturally acquired passive immunity-$IgA$ and $IgG$ antibodies from mother to baby and foetus respectively.
Naturally acquired active immunity-Acquired when antigens gain access into the body during natural infection.
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