During the first time a pathogen is encountered,antibody production by the adaptive immune system is __________; the second time,it is __________.

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During the first encounter with a pathogen, the adaptive immune system takes time to recognize and respond, resulting in slow and low antibody production. Upon subsequent encounters, memory cells enable a faster and more robust response, leading to fast and high antibody production.

During the First Time a Pathogen Is Encountered,antibody Production by the Adaptive