Which of the following is an example of immunocompetence?
a. A child that is immune to measles because of an inoculation
b. A person who has seasonal allergies every fall
c. When the symptoms of a common cold disappear in 1 day
d. A neonate having a natural immunity from maternal antibodies
ANS: C
Immunocompetence is demonstrated by the immune system responding appropriately to a foreign stimulus and the body's integrity is maintained as with cold symptoms that resolve with residual illness.
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