Question

How many statements given below are correct?
A. In case of snake bites, the injection which is given to the patients, contain preformed antibodies against the snake venom.
B. The fetus receives some antibodies from their mother through the placenta during pregnancy.
C. Colostrum secreted by mother during the initial days of lactation has abundant antibodies to protect the infant.
D. 'ATS' (Anti-tetanus serum) provides temporary protection in case of injuries and burns.

• A. One
• B. Two
• C. Three
• D. Four

Answer 1

The correct option is D Four

Antivenum which is injected to body in case of snakebite, contain antibodies that disable a particular venom's toxins. Antivenom is less able to reverse the damage already happened in the body. So, quick injection is a must. So, the statement A is correct.

During gestation, immunoglobulin antibodies from mother's blood can reach fetus through placenta. So the statement B is also true.

Colestrum is produced by the mammary glands in the first few days of pregnancy and it contains high concentration of nutrients and antibodies.

So statement C is also true.

ATS is used to provide immediate protection against tetanus toxins. This toxins can enter body from injuries or burns. So the 4th statement is also correct.

All the statements are correct