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ZoologyNEET 2025Immunity, vaccination, AIDS, cancer

Human Health and Disease

Which of the following types of immunity is present at the time of birth and is a non-specific type of defence in the human body?

  1. A.Acquired immunity
  2. B.Innate immunity✓
  3. C.Cell-mediated immunity
  4. D.Humoral immunity

Solution

Innate immunity is present from birth and is non-specific: physical, physiological, cellular and cytokine barriers. Acquired immunity is specific and develops after exposure.

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