Response to Specific Pathogens That Can Improve with Subsequent Exposure

question 25

Multiple Choice

Response to specific pathogens that can improve with subsequent exposure is

• A) the first line of defense.
• B) the second line of defense.
• C) the third line of defense.
• D) microbial antagonism.
• E) innate immunity.

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