Which nonspecific defense activates cells in the body to attack pathogens? 

A. A chemical barrier
B. Fever
C. Inflammation
D. Phagocytosis
E. A mechanical barrier


B. Fever
Fever removes iron needed by pathogens from the bloodstream and activates phagocytic cells in the body to attack pathogens.

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