Name the two types of immune systems in a human body. Why are cell mediated and humoral immunities so called?
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Write the scientific names of the causal organisms of elephantiasis and ringworm in humans. Mention the body parts affected by them.
The two types of immune systems are:-
a) Innate Immunity
b) Acquired Immunity
Cell Mediated Immunity is so called due to the presence of B and T cells in the body.
Humoral Mediated Immunity is so called due to the presence of antibodies in the body.
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Elephantiasis ---- caused by Wuchereria bancrofti .It generally affects the lower limbs and groin.
Ringworm ---- various fungi of genera Microsporum, Trichophyton, Epidermophyton. It affects the outer layer of the skin.
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