Which of the following refer to passive immunity? (select all that apply)
Transfer through the placenta or breast milk
Inflammation
Vaccination with an antigen
Administration of antiserum
Tears and saliva
Correct Answer : A,D
A. Transfer through the placenta or breast milk is a form of naturally acquired passive immunity, where antibodies are passed from mother to child without the child's immune system having to produce them.
B. Inflammation is part of the innate immune response and not related to passive immunity.
C. Vaccination with an antigen involves stimulating the body to produce its own immune response, which is active immunity, not passive.
D. Administration of antiserum provides artificially acquired passive immunity, where pre-formed antibodies are given to an individual for immediate protection.
E. Tears and saliva are part of the innate immune system (first line of defense) and are not considered forms of passive immunity.
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. Lacteals are specialized lymphatic capillaries located in the villi of the small intestine. They absorb digested fats (in the form of chylomicrons) and transport them into the lymphatic system, eventually entering the bloodstream.
B. Peyer patches are clusters of lymphoid tissue found in the small intestine, important for immune surveillance, but they are not involved in fat absorption.
C. Kupffer cells are specialized macrophages in the liver that filter blood, not involved in lymphatic fat transport.
D. Lymph capillaries generally collect interstitial fluid to form lymph, but lacteals are the specific type of lymph capillary responsible for absorbing dietary fats.
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. An antigen is any foreign substance (such as bacteria, viruses, or toxins) that triggers an immune response in the body. The immune system recognizes and responds to antigens, typically by producing antibodies.
B. Inflammation is a response of the body to injury or infection, characterized by redness, heat, swelling, and pain, but it is not a foreign substance itself.
C. An allergen is a specific type of antigen that causes an allergic reaction. While all allergens are antigens, not all antigens are allergens.
D. A lymphocyte is a type of white blood cell involved in the immune response, but it is not a foreign substance. Lymphocytes help recognize and respond to antigens.
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