A nurse is exposed to hepatitis C and receives a shot of gamma globulin. What type of immunity does this nurse have?
A) Natural immunity
B) Artificially acquired active immunity
C) Naturally acquired active immunity
D) Passive immunity

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The nurse has passive immunity because she received gamma globulin, which is a form of pre-formed antibodies, as a treatment for her exposure to hepatitis C. Passive immunity is temporary and does not result in the production of memory cells.

A Nurse Is Exposed to Hepatitis C and Receives a Shot