The yellowish fluid "colostrum" secreted by mammary glands of mother during the initial days of lactation has abundant antibodies ($lgA$) to protect the infant. This type of immunity is called as 

  • [NEET 2020]
  • A

    Autoimmunity

  • B

    Passive immunity

  • C

    Active immunity

  • D

    Acquired immunity

Similar Questions

Assertion : Interferons are a type of'antibodies produced by body cells infected by bacteria.

Reason : Interferons stimulate inflammation at the site of injury.

  • [AIIMS 2004]

The principle function of the lymph node in the man is

Assertion : Organ transplantation patients are given immunosuppressive drugs.

Reason : Transplanted tissue has antigens which stimulate the specific immune response of the recipient.

  • [AIIMS 2005]

Assertion : Interferons are effective against viruses.

Reason : Proteins which can be synthesized only by genetic engineering are effective against viruses.

  • [AIIMS 2013]

An autoimmune disease is