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Colostrum, the yellowish first milk, protects the newborn because it is rich in the antibody:

Answer: IgA.

  • A IgG
  • B IgA
  • C IgM
  • D IgE

Correct answer: B. IgA

Explanation: Colostrum is rich in IgA antibodies, which provide passive immunity to the infant. This is an example of natural passive immunity.

Malaria Transmission CycleHumanhostAnophelesmosquito (vector)bites human, injects sporozoitesbites infected human, takes gametocytesSporozoites infect liver,then RBCs (causes fever)Parasite completes sexualstage inside the mosquito

The Plasmodium parasite needs both hosts: the female Anopheles mosquito injects sporozoites while biting (infecting the human liver and RBCs, causing the malaria fever cycle), then picks up gametocytes from an infected person's blood, completing the parasite's sexual stage inside the mosquito.

Concept context

Pathogens, infectious diseases, non-infectious diseases, drugs, cancer, and public health. High NEET importance.

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