Innate immunity
A) provides increased susceptibility to disease.
B) is slower than adaptive immunity in responding to pathogens.
C) involves a memory component.
D) involves T cells and B cells.
E) is nonspecific and present at birth.

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Innate immunity is nonspecific and present at birth. It is the first line of defense against pathogens and does not involve a memory component. It includes physical and chemical barriers such as skin and mucous membranes, as well as immune cells such as neutrophils and macrophages.

Innate Immunity