Which type of immunity defends against any type of invader?

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Nonspecific immunity, also known as innate immunity, defends against any type of invader regardless of its specific identity. This type of immunity relies on physical barriers (such as skin and mucus membranes), as well as immune cells such as neutrophils and macrophages, which can recognize and attack invaders in a generic manner. In contrast, specific immunity (or adaptive immunity) relies on the recognition of specific antigens and can take some time to develop, as the immune system needs to identify and respond to the specific invader.

Which Type of Immunity Defends Against Any Type of Invader