Question

question 3 1.67 pts immunity can be transferred from mother to child. when the childs immunity is acquired through the placenta, it is passive immunity, but through breastmilk it is active immunity. through the placenta or through breastmilk, it is passive immunity. through the placenta, it is active immunity, but through the breastmilk it is passive immunity. through the placenta or through breastmilk, it is active immunity.

Explanation:

Passive immunity involves the transfer of ready - made antibodies. Antibodies are transferred from the mother to the fetus through the placenta and in breast - milk (colostrum contains antibodies). In both cases, the child receives pre - formed antibodies, so it is passive immunity.

Answer:

B. through the placenta or through breastmilk, it is passive immunity.