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Antibodies crossing the placenta protect a fetus that has mounted no response of its own. That is naturally acquired:

AAutoimmunity
BPassive immunity
CActive immunity
DAdaptive memory
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Passive immunity
1. The fetus receives ready-made antibody. 2. It did not generate that antibody itself. 3. That is naturally acquired passive immunity. _Source: OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e, Chapter 21, The Lymphatic and Immune System._
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