Question

Frank was bitten by a rattlesnake and received anti-venom containing neutralizing antibodies. frank received ________ immunity and he ________ long-term immunity as a result.

Answer 1

Out of the following given choices;

A) naturally acquired passive immunity; will have

B) artificially acquired passive immunity; will not have

C) artificially acquired passive immunity; will have

D) naturally acquired active immunity; will have

E) naturally acquired active immunity; will not have

 

The answer is B. It is artificially acquired because it is introduced into the body and not naturally produced by the immune system. Passive immunity because it involves immunoglobulins that are part of passive immunity of the acquired immune system.  Will not have long-term memory passive immunity does involve T and B cells that are mainly involved in memory of immunity.