When a fetus receives antibodies from the mother by way of the placenta, this is known as:
1. Active immunity.
2. Natural Passive immunity.
3. Transmission immunity.
4. Attenuated immunity.
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1. Active immunity is when a person is exposed to the disease organism and makes his or her own antibodies.
2. Natural Passive immunity, a form of passive immunity, is when antibodies are passed from mother to fetus by way of the placenta
3. Transmission immunity does not exist.
4. Attenuated immunity occurs when a vaccine is given.
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