For the first year of life, an infant has naturally acquired passive immunities because:

A) vaccinations are given within the first year of life.
B) he or she receives antibodies through breastfeeding.
C) he or she is producing antibodies exponentially.
D) he or she maintains some of the mother's immunities.


Answer: D) he or she maintains some of the mother's immunities.

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