Question

Antivenom injection contains preformed antibodies while polio drops that are administered into the body contain -

• A. Harvested antibodies
• B. Gamma globulin
• C. Attenuated pathogens
• D. Activated pathogens

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Answer: \(\boxed{\text{Attenuated pathogens}}\) 

Explanation:
The immune system can be supported in two major ways:

• Passive Immunity – This involves giving the body ready-made antibodies.
• Active Immunity – This involves stimulating the body to produce its own antibodies by introducing antigens.

Antivenom injection:

• Used in cases like snake bites.
• Contains preformed antibodies (from another organism like a horse).
• Provides immediate but short-term protection.
• This is an example of passive immunity.

Polio drops (Oral Polio Vaccine – OPV):

• Contain attenuated (weakened) poliovirus.
• These viruses do not cause disease but stimulate the body to produce its own antibodies.
• This helps build long-term immunity against poliovirus.
• This is an example of active immunity.

Conclusion:
\(\text{Polio drops contain } \boxed{\text{attenuated pathogens}}\), while antivenom injections contain preformed antibodies.