Which of the following statements accurately differentiates the adaptive immune system and the innate immune system?

Unlike the innate immune system, the adaptive immune system has the ability to distinguish self from foreign antigens.

Unlike the innate immune system, the adaptive immune system includes both a cellular and humoral response.

Unlike the innate immune system, the adaptive immune system is able to respond immediately to a pathogen.

Unlike the innate immune system, the adaptive immune system is characterized by memory and specificity.


Unlike the innate immune system, the adaptive immune system includes both a cellular and humoral response.

Unlike the innate immune system, the adaptive immune system is characterized by memory and specificity.

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