ATS (Anti-Tetanus Serum) injection provides which type of immunity?
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Correct answer: Artificial passive immunity
ATS contains pre-formed antibodies against the tetanus toxin. Because these antibodies are produced in another organism and then injected into a human, it is classified as artificial passive immunity.
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