In passive immunity,the
A)immune system attacks normal body cells.
B)body is deliberately exposed to an antigen.
C)body receives antibodies produced by other humans.
D)body receives antibodies produced by an animal.
E)body receives antibodies produced by other humans or the body receives antibodies produced by an animal.

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Passive immunity involves the transfer of active humoral immunity in the form of ready-made antibodies, from one individual to another. This can occur naturally, as when antibodies are transferred from mother to fetus during pregnancy, or artificially, through the administration of antibodies to fight a disease. Both options C and D are correct because passive immunity can be conferred by antibodies produced by other humans (such as from mother to child or in immunotherapy treatments) or by animals (such as in antivenom treatments for snake bites). Option E encompasses both of these scenarios, making it the correct answer.

In Passive Immunity,the