Which statement about innate and adaptive defenses is true?

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Both innate and adaptive defenses involve the recognition of self from nonself, which is important for distinguishing between foreign and normal tissues.

Answer: B
 Innate defenses, such as inflammation and fever, act more quickly than adaptive defenses, such as antibody production, which can take days to develop.

Answer: E
 Innate defenses are also called nonspecific defenses, because they do not target specific pathogens, but rather provide general protection against a wide range of potential threats. Adaptive defenses are called specific defenses, because they target specific pathogens and are tailored to the individual's immune history.

Answer: None of the above
 None of the statements are entirely true. D is incorrect, as antibody proteins are an example of an adaptive defense, not innate. C is also incorrect, as innate defenses are typically the body's first line of defense, whereas adaptive defenses take longer to develop.

Which Statement About Innate and Adaptive Defenses Is True