Identify the incorrect statement regarding immunity:
- AWhen a host is exposed to antigens (living or dead),antibodies are produced in the host body. This is called 'active immunity'.
- BWhen ready-made antibodies are directly given to protect the body against foreign agents,it is called 'passive immunity'.
- CActive immunity is fast and gives full response.
- DThe fetus receives some antibodies from the mother,which is an example of passive immunity.
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Match the type of immunity listed in Column-$I$ with the examples listed in Column-$II$. Choose the answer that gives the correct combination of alphabets of the two columns:
Column-$I$ (Types of immunity) Column-$II$ (Example) $A$. Natural active $p$. Immunity developed by heredity $B$. Artificial passive $q$. From mother to foetus through placenta $C$. Artificial active $r$. Injection of antiserum to travellers $D$. Natural passive $s$. Fighting infections naturally $t$. Induced by vaccination
| Column-$I$ (Types of immunity) | Column-$II$ (Example) |
|---|---|
| $A$. Natural active | $p$. Immunity developed by heredity |
| $B$. Artificial passive | $q$. From mother to foetus through placenta |
| $C$. Artificial active | $r$. Injection of antiserum to travellers |
| $D$. Natural passive | $s$. Fighting infections naturally |
| $t$. Induced by vaccination |
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View SolutionMatch the following barriers of innate immunity with their respective examples and select the correct option:
List-$I$ (Barrier) List-$II$ (Example) $A$. Physical barrier $i$. Skin $B$. Physiological barrier $ii$. Interferons $C$. Cellular barrier $iii$. Mucus coating $D$. Cytokine barrier $iv$. Saliva in mouth
| List-$I$ (Barrier) | List-$II$ (Example) |
| $A$. Physical barrier | $i$. Skin |
| $B$. Physiological barrier | $ii$. Interferons |
| $C$. Cellular barrier | $iii$. Mucus coating |
| $D$. Cytokine barrier | $iv$. Saliva in mouth |
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