Which type of immunity is conferred by the transfer of maternal antibodies to the fetus?
Correct Answer: Passive immunity
- Step 1: Understand that immunity is the body's ability to fight infections.
- Step 2: Learn that there are different types of immunity, including active and passive immunity.
- Step 3: Recognize that passive immunity is when antibodies are transferred from one person to another.
- Step 4: Identify that maternal antibodies are the antibodies produced by a mother.
- Step 5: Know that during pregnancy, a mother can pass these antibodies to her fetus through the placenta.
- Step 6: Conclude that this transfer of maternal antibodies gives the fetus temporary protection against infections, which is called passive immunity.
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