The bodyʹs non-inducible, preexisting ability to recognize and destroy a variety of pathogens or their products is called
A) adaptive immunity.
B) innate immunity.
C) phagocytosis.
D) cytotoxic response.

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The body's preexisting ability to recognize and destroy pathogens or their products is known as innate immunity. Adaptive immunity develops after exposure to specific pathogens. Phagocytosis and cytotoxic response are mechanisms of innate immunity.

The Bodyʹs Non-Inducible, Preexisting Ability to Recognize and Destroy a Variety