Frank was bitten by a rattlesnake and received anti-venom containing neutralizing antibodies. Frank received ________ immunity and he ________ long-term immunity as a result.
A) naturally acquired passive immunity; will have
B) artificially acquired passive immunity; will not have
C) artificially acquired passive immunity; will have
D) naturally acquired active immunity; will have
E) naturally acquired active immunity; will not have

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Frank received artificially acquired passive immunity because the neutralizing antibodies were given to him through anti-venom, rather than his body producing them in response to an infection. Passive immunity does not lead to the development of long-term immunity because the body does not create memory cells in response to the introduced antibodies.

Frank Was Bitten by a Rattlesnake and Received Anti-Venom Containing