Marsha gets a splinter in her finger. What is her body's first response to any microbe that might try to enter her body as a result of the splinter breaking the skin?
A)Innate defense
B)Adaptive defense
C)Specific defense
D)Cytotoxic T cell response

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The body's first response to any microbe that might try to enter the body through the broken skin is the innate defense. Innate defenses are non-specific and act as the first line of defense against many different types of pathogens. They include physical barriers, such as the skin, as well as chemical barriers, such as enzymes that protect against infection.

Marsha Gets a Splinter in Her Finger