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Which route do neonates acquire maternal antibodies through?
During pregnancy, maternal IgG binds to the FcRn expressed in the placenta and is transported into the fetal circulation.
What is the function of maternal antibodies in protecting newborns from infections?
They provide temporary immune protection to the newborn.
What is the term used to describe the type of immunity acquired by neonates through maternal antibodies?
Passive immunity
Maternal Antibodies and Newborn Immunity: Quiz on the transfer of antibodies across the placenta and gut epithelium, and the role it plays in protecting newborn mammals from infections.
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