Short lived immunity acquired from mother to foetus across placenta or through mother's milk to the infants is

Cellular immunity

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Innate non-specific immunity

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Passive immunity

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Active immunity

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Solution

The correct option is C
Passive immunity

Passive immunity is when ready-made antibodies are directly given to protect the body against foreign antigens which clearly shows the example of colostrum which is secreted during lactation to the foetus who receives some antibodies to protect the infant.

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Short lived immunity obtained by foetuses or infants from mother through placenta and milk is known as ___________ .

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