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How many types of defence mechanism are found in human being body?

There are two types of defence mechanisms found in human body:

1. Innate defence mechanism, which is congenital and non specific in nature. It includes different barriers like physical, chemical , cellular barrier.


2. Acquired defence mechanism, which a person acquired during his/her lifetime by the attack of a microbe or a foreign substance. It is specific in nature.


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