Which statement about specific and nonspecific defenses is false?
A) Defense systems involve recognition of self from nonself.
B) Nonspecific defenses typically act more rapidly than specific defenses.
C) Specific defenses are typically the body's first line of defense.
D) The skin is an example of a nonspecific defense.
E) Antibodies are an example of a specific defense.
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Q8: Antibodies are made by
A) T cells.
B) mast
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Q14: Which type of defense is not provided
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