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)Cell-mediated Immunity
(B)Humoral Immunity
(C)Acquired Immunity
(D)Innate Immunity

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Innate immunity is non-specific type of defence, that is present at the time of birth.

Chapter: Human Health and Disease
Section: 7.2.1 Innate Immunity
Page: 7
Words matched: 15 of 15

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