Neutrophils,macrophages,dendritic cells,and natural killer cells are part of the ______ response to invading pathogens.
A)natural
B)acquired
C)adaptive
D)cell-mediated

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Neutrophils, macrophages, dendritic cells, and natural killer cells are all components of the innate immune response. The innate immune response is often referred to as the "natural" immune response because it is present at birth and is not specific to a particular pathogen. In contrast, the acquired immune response (also known as the adaptive immune response) develops over time in response to exposure to specific pathogens. Therefore, choices B, C, and D are incorrect.

Neutrophils,macrophages,dendritic Cells,and Natural Killer Cells Are Part of the ______