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Why must antibodies be injected rather than taken orally to treat meningitis?

Antibodies are not effective when taken orally
Antibodies are not available in oral form for treating meningitis
Antibodies are too large to be absorbed through the digestive system (correct)
Antibodies are destroyed by stomach acid when taken orally

What is the main reason that passive immunity does not provide long-term protection against diseases like meningitis?

Passive immunity does not stimulate the body's own immune response (correct)
Passive immunity requires repeated injections to maintain protection
Passive immunity is less effective than active immunity
Passive immunity only lasts for a short period of time

What is the main advantage of passive immunity compared to active immunity?

Passive immunity is more long-lasting than active immunity
Passive immunity is less expensive to produce than active immunity
Passive immunity does not require the body to mount its own immune response
Passive immunity provides faster protection against disease (correct)

How does passive immunity differ from active immunity in terms of the body's immune response?

Passive immunity provides temporary protection by introducing antibodies, while active immunity provides long-term protection (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using passive immunity to treat meningitis?

To quickly neutralize the meningitis infection and prevent its spread (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best explains why passive immunity does not provide long-term protection against diseases?

Passive immunity does not trigger the body's own immune system to produce memory cells (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does the mechanism of passive immunity differ from that of active immunity in terms of the body's immune response?

Passive immunity provides temporary protection by introducing antibodies, while active immunity leads to long-term protection (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important that passive immunity does not provide long-term protection against diseases like meningitis?

It allows the body to develop its own active immunity over time (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using passive immunity to treat meningitis compared to using active immunity?

Passive immunity provides faster protection against the infection (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does the duration of protection differ between passive immunity and active immunity for diseases like meningitis?

Passive immunity provides temporary protection, while active immunity is long-term (B) Signup and view all the answers

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