This type of immunity is present only when a newborn infant is being fed by actively nursing on its mother and ends when nursing ends.
A) innate immunity
B) active immunity
C) passive immunity
D) cell-mediated immunity
E) adaptive immunity

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Passive immunity is when antibodies are passed from one individual to another, providing temporary protection. In this case, the newborn infant is receiving antibodies from its mother's breast milk, which is an example of passive immunity. This protection only lasts as long as the infant is nursing, so it is not a permanent form of immunity.

This Type of Immunity Is Present Only When a Newborn