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What's the difference between active immunity and passive immunity?

A) In passive, the person was always immune to antigens.
B) In active immunity, the person is immune because they make good choices about exercise
C) Your body produces antibodies in passive immunity. In active immunity, antibodies are made outside the body
D) Your body produces antibodies in active immunity. In passive immunity, the antibodies are made outside the body.
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Active immunity occurs when our own immune system is responsible for protecting us from a pathogen. Passive immunity occurs when we are protected from a pathogen by immunity gained from someone else.

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