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jparksx

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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.

Question 2

The factors that influence growth and development are:
 
  a. Hereditary traits
  b. Race
  c. Nutritional status
  d. Birth order
  e. Environment


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
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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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A, C, D, E
Heredity, nutritional status, birth order, and environment all influence growth and development.


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