The Most Effective Level of Defense Against Pathogens is the ____

Question

The most effective level of defense against pathogens is the ____ immune system,because it ____.
A) innate; recognizes specific pathogens
B) adaptive; recognizes specific pathogens
C) nonspecific; targets all pathogens
D) inflammatory response; is mediated by T cells
E) skin; provides a physical barrier against pathogens

Accepted Answer

The adaptive immune system is the most effective level of defense against pathogens because it has the ability to recognize specific pathogens, allowing for a targeted and efficient immune response.