The human body uses three lines of defense to protect against pathogens. Match each of the following categories of defense to the type of cell or mechanism involved in the defense. Answers may be used more than once.
-production of antibodies by plasma cells
A)physical or chemical barrier
B)specific defense mechanism
C)nonspecific defense mechanism

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The production of antibodies by plasma cells is part of the specific defense mechanism, also known as the adaptive immune response, which targets specific pathogens.

The Human Body Uses Three Lines of Defense to Protect