The type of temporary immunity conferred to a fetus from the mother is called
A)natural active immunity.
B)artificial active immunity.
C)inactive acquired immunity.
D)artificial passive immunity.
E)natural passive immunity.

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The type of immunity conferred to a fetus from the mother is natural passive immunity. This type of immunity occurs when a mother passes antibodies to her fetus through the placenta. The immunity is passive because the fetus does not create the antibodies on its own, but rather receives them from the mother.

The Type of Temporary Immunity Conferred to a Fetus from the Mother