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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.


OR


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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