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Question
CBSEENBI12001784

Name the two types of immune systems in a human body. Why are cell-mediated and humoral immunities so called?

Solution
The two types of immunity found in humans are Humoral and Cell-mediated immunity. Humoral immunity is called so because its products (antibodies) are found in the blood. Cell-mediated immunity is called so because it is brought about by specialized cells in the body known as T-lymphocytes.