Which statement is NOT true of innate immunity and adaptive immunity?
A)Innate immune responses are triggered by damage of any kind.
B)T and B lymphocytes are specific for particular foreign antigens.
C)Macrophages are part of both components of immunity.
D)Only innate immunity creates memory.

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This statement is false. Both innate and adaptive immunity can create memory. Adaptive immunity, specifically T and B lymphocytes, create long-term memory of specific foreign antigens. Innate immunity, on the other hand, can also create memory through a process called trained immunity where innate immune cells become more efficient at responding to future infections.

Which Statement Is NOT True of Innate Immunity and Adaptive