Asked by mercy garner on Jul 12, 2024
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When a person is bitten by a venomous snake, receiving blood plasma from another person who recently survived the same type of snake bite would provide passive immunity.
Passive Immunity
The type of immunity obtained by the transfer of antibodies from one individual to another, such as a mother to her infant through breast milk, providing immediate but temporary protection.
Venomous Snake
A snake that produces venom, a toxic substance used predominantly for immobilizing or killing prey and for defense against predators.
- Compare and contrast active immunity with passive immunity.
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Learning Objectives
- Compare and contrast active immunity with passive immunity.
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