An immune response that is slower but more specific for the pathogen is the
A) innate defense.
B) adaptive defense.
C) nonspecific defense.
D) inborn defense.

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The adaptive defense is a slower but more specific immune response that targets specific pathogens. This response involves the production of antibodies and specialized immune cells, such as T and B cells. The other choices are incorrect, as the innate defense is a fast but nonspecific response, and the terms nonspecific and inborn defense are not commonly used to describe immune responses.

An Immune Response That Is Slower but More Specific for the Pathogen