2025 Human Health and DiseaseInnate vs Acquired Immunity Easy Question 11 of 121 in Human Health and Disease

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

A Acquired Immunity
B Innate Immunity
C Cell-mediated Immunity
D Humoral Immunity

The answer is B.

Solution

Innate immunity is present at birth and non-specific.

Innate immunity is non-specific defense present from birth, consisting of physical, physiological, cellular, and cytokine barriers. Acquired immunity (including humoral and cell-mediated) develops pathogen-specifically post-exposure.

Concept Innate Immunity

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