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NEET 2020
Exam
NEET
Year
2020
Subject
Zoology
Chapter
Human Health and Diseases

NEET 2020 · Zoology · Human Health and Diseases

The yellowish fluid "colostrum" secreted by mammary glands of...

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

Options

  1. APassive immunity
  2. BActive immunity
  3. CAcquired immunity
  4. DAutoimmunity

Correct answer

A. Passive immunity

Step-by-step solution

Immunity is said to be passive when antibodies produced in other organisms are injected into a person to counteract antigens such as snake venom.

The yellowish fluid ‘colostrum’ secreted by the mother during the initial days of lactation is a form of natural passive immunity. It has plenty of antibodies (IgAIgA) to protect the infant during the initial months of life. Maternal antibodies (IgGIgG) are also transmitted through the placenta. Such an immunity is called natural passive immunity.

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