Question

Colostrum provides which of the following immunity to the infant?

• A. naturally acquired active immunity
• B. naturally acquired passive immunity
• C. artificially acquired active immunity
• D. artificially acquired passive immunity

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Colostrum is the first milk that comes after parturition from the mammary gland of lactating female. It contains IgG immunoglobulin that provides naturally acquired passive immunity the newborn baby