Which of the following would be considered an aspect of the adaptive immune response?
A) interferons
B) lymphocytes
C) defensins
D) natural killer cells
E) neutrophils

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Lymphocytes are cells of the adaptive immune system, which is responsible for generating a specific response to a particular pathogen or foreign substance. Interferons, defensins, natural killer cells, and neutrophils are all components of the innate immune system, which provides a generalized response to a wide range of pathogens.

Which of the Following Would Be Considered an Aspect of the Adaptive