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Is the mothers breastfeeding milk - an active acquired immunity b passive natural immunity C passive acquired immunity D active natural immunity?

D. Active natural immunity. Breastfeeding provides infants with natural antibodies from the mother's milk, which helps to protect the baby through active immunity.


What are the difference between antiviral immunity and anti bacterial immunity?

Antiviral immunity targets viruses by recognizing viral antigens and activating immune responses specific to viral infections. Antibacterial immunity targets bacteria by recognizing bacterial antigens and activating immune responses specific to bacterial infections. The mechanisms of immune cell activation, the types of cells involved, and the specific responses generated differ between antiviral and antibacterial immunity.


Is the mothers breastfeeding milk an active acquired immunity b passive natural immunity C passive acquired immunity D active natural immunity?

The mother's breast milk provides passive natural immunity to the baby. This means that the baby receives antibodies from the mother through the breast milk, offering temporary immunity protection until the baby's immune system is more developed.


Passive immunity is different from active immunity because passive immunity?

is temporary and does not involve the individual’s immune system producing antibodies. Instead, passive immunity provides ready-made antibodies obtained from another source, such as through injection of antibodies or transfer of antibodies from mother to fetus.


Passive immunity does not last as long as active immunity?

Active Immunity is subdivided into two.First, the Natural Active Immunity which last a lifetime because our memory T-cells recognized the pathogen in our first exposure thus it was able to make anti-bodies againts it.Second,the Artificial Active Immunity which is commonly introduced to us by meas of vaccine.Examples of these are BCG,DPT,Hepatitis Vaccine,Tetanus Toxoid and OPV,these vaccine may contain LAM(Live Attenuated Microorganism) or dead microorganism that are being introduced to our body artificially that leads to activation of memory T-cells to also form anti-bodies, on the other hand it does not protect us for a lifetime.Serum Levels must be obtained and a booster shot is suggested in Hepatitis Vaccine after four years from the last dose recieved.

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Do vaccines decrease immunity to the common cold?

No


How testosterone and estrogen end growth at puberty?

Testosterone and estrogen dont stop puberty. The levels just decrease so there is no more growth.


What are the types of immunity?

The three types of immunity is innate immunity, adaptive immunity, and passive immunity.


Definition of tort immunity?

There are three special cases of immunity from tort liability. They are intrafamily immunity, governmental immunity, and charitable immunity. Intrafamily immunity is immunity from a tort action brought by an immediate family member. Governmental immunity is immunity of a governmental agency from a tort action. Charitable immunity is immunity of a charitable organization from a tort action.


What is the difference between Sovereign immunity qualified charitable interspousal immunity?

explain the difference between sovereign immunity qualified immunity charitable immunity and interspousal immunity?


What was the reason for native population in central Mexico to decrease starting in 1500?

Disease brought by Spanish conquistadors, such as smallpox. Native Americans didn't have immunity and died by the millions.


Is Acquired Immunity the same as Humoral Immunity?

Actually acquired immunity consists of "humoral immunity" and "cell mediated immunity. Acquired immunity is the same with adaptive immunity, it is when the antibodies are produced within the bodies after the exposure of pathogen. Humoral immunity secreted antibodies while cell mediated immunity involves in production of T lymphocytes.


What are two kinds of immunity?

active acquired immunity and passive acquired immunity


Is it against law to have more than 1 tb shot?

The issue is not whether it is against the law. The issue is that it is unnecessary, as the initial vaccination gave you the immunity. Over the decades immunity can decrease. if you have come in contact with someone you know has Tuberculosis, you should discuss with your doctor if you need what is called a booster shot.


What is the acquired immunity that results when a person has a disease is?

The response to infections is active or cellular immunity. Acquired immunity


How immunity is attained?

How immunity is attained


What are the types of immunity and how are they alike and different?

Major - Strong immunity Minor - Weak immunity