Compared to adaptive immunity, innate immunity has a(n) __________ response time, is triggered by __________, and has __________persistence.
A)slow; pathogens; long-term
B)immediate; tissue damage; no
C)slow; tissue damage; long-term
D)slow; pathogens; no
E)immediate; pathogens; long-term

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Innate immunity is the first line of defense and has an immediate response time to tissue damage, whereas adaptive immunity takes time to develop a specific response to pathogens. Innate immunity is triggered by tissue damage or the presence of pathogens, whereas adaptive immunity is triggered by specific antigens on the surface of pathogens. Innate immunity does not have long-term persistence and requires constant activation, while adaptive immunity has memory and can provide long-term protection.

Compared to Adaptive Immunity, Innate Immunity Has A(n) __________ Response