Whole blood from an animal that has been exposed to foreign materials (antigens)and then had the cells and clotting factors removed from it is called _________.

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Whole blood from an animal that has been exposed to foreign materials (antigens)and then had the cells and clotting factors removed from it is called antiserum. It contains antibodies specific to the antigens the animal was exposed to and is used for passive immunization. Option A (antibodies) refers to proteins produced by the body in response to an antigen, but not necessarily whole blood. Option B (antigenic syrup), option D (immune serum), and option E (serosal secretions) do not accurately describe the blood product.

Whole Blood from an Animal That Has Been Exposed to Foreign