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Sally was exposed to hepatitis. Her doctor gave her an injection containing

antibodies to help her fight off the infection before her immune system had a chance
to kick in.
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active immunity - naturally acquired
active immunity - artificially acquired
passive immunity - naturally acquired
passive immunity - artificially acquired

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Answer:

The correct answer is - passive immunity - artificially acquired.

Step-by-step explanation:

Passive immunity is the immunity that involves giving or acquiring antibodies from other sources instead of developing them on one's own. This type of immunity can be natural and artificial. Mother breastfeed the babies, is the natural passive immunity example as milk also contain antibodies required for immunity of babies.

Artificial passive immunity is the immunity that comes from injecting the antibodies created in different animals or persons which called antiserum or vaccines such as snake antivenom.

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