During this type of immune system response, the body's defense system literally eats invading pathogens.
A) acquired immunity
B) imagined immunity
C) natural immunity
D) adaptive immunity

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The type of immune system response where the body's defense system literally eats invading pathogens is called natural immunity. This is also known as innate immunity and is the first line of defense against infectious agents. This type of response includes actions like phagocytosis by white blood cells and the release of cytokines to trigger an inflammatory response.

During This Type of Immune System Response, the Body's Defense