Immunity that results from antibodies that pass through the placenta from mother to fetus is called ________ immunity.
A)actively acquired
B)naturally acquired passive
C)passively acquired
D)automatically acquired
E)innate

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Naturally acquired passive immunity is the transfer of antibodies from an immune individual to a non-immune individual, which can occur naturally or artificially. In this case, the mother transfers antibodies to the fetus across the placenta, providing temporary protection until the infant is able to produce its own antibodies.

Immunity That Results from Antibodies That Pass Through the Placenta