Which of the following is true about nonspecific resistance and specific immunity?
A) Nonspecific defenses are widespread, meaning they work to fight many pathogens without prior exposure.
B) Nonspecific defenses work to fend off any pathogen in the same way every time the pathogen comes along in the body.
C) Specific immunity requires a prior exposure to a pathogen so the system can recognize the pathogen
D) All of these statements are true.

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Nonspecific defenses are widespread, meaning they work to fight many pathogens without prior exposure. These defenses work to fend off any pathogen in the same way every time the pathogen comes along in the body. Specific immunity requires a prior exposure to a pathogen so the system can recognize the pathogen, react to the pathogen to fight it off, and then remember the specific pathogen so that it can be fought off faster and stronger if it ever occurs in the body again.

Which of the Following Is True About Nonspecific Resistance and Specific