To make snakebite antivenin,we inject a horse with increasing doses of venom,extract the horse's antibodies,and inject them inside a person who has been bitten by a snake in order to save his/her life.Which is the best explanation of why this is effective?
A) The antivenin builds a person's active immunity.
B) The antivenin presents the antibodies built by the horse and is soon eliminated itself by the person's immune system.
C) The antibodies form a permanent immunity in the person against the venom.
D) None of the choices are correct

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The antivenin works by presenting the antibodies built by the horse, which neutralize the venom in the person's body. It is typically eliminated from the person's system after a short period of time, rather than providing permanent immunity.

To Make Snakebite Antivenin,we Inject a Horse with Increasing Doses