Which of the following is true about nonspecific immunity?
A)It protects the body primarily through the actions of the B and T lymphocytes.
B)The response is to a specific antigen such as the chickenpox virus.
C)It is achieved through either cell-mediated immunity or antibody-mediated immunity.
D)It includes processes such as inflammation,phagocytosis,and fever.

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Nonspecific immunity, also known as innate immunity, is the first line of defense against pathogens and does not require prior exposure to a specific antigen. It includes processes such as inflammation, phagocytosis, and fever. It is distinct from specific immunity (adaptive immunity), which involves the actions of B and T lymphocytes and is triggered by recognition of a specific antigen. Choice A is incorrect because B and T lymphocytes are part of specific (adaptive) immunity, not nonspecific immunity. Choice B is incorrect because nonspecific immunity is not directed at a specific antigen. Choice C is incorrect because cell-mediated and antibody-mediated immunity are subtypes of specific (adaptive) immunity, not nonspecific immunity.

Which of the Following Is True About Nonspecific Immunity