Immunity that results from exposure to an antigen in the environment is called ________ immunity.
A)naturally acquired active
B)naturally acquired passive
C)passive
D)auto
E)innate

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Naturally acquired active immunity results from exposure to antigens in the environment, such as getting an infectious disease or being vaccinated against a particular pathogen. It involves the immune system actively producing antibodies and memory cells to provide future protection against the same pathogen. The other choices do not fit the description of immunity resulting from exposure to an antigen in the environment.

Immunity That Results from Exposure to an Antigen in the Environment