Compared to adaptive immunity, innate immunity

has a(n) __________ response time, is triggered by
__________, and has __________persistence.
a. slow; pathogens; long-term
b. immediate; tissue damage; no
c. slow; tissue damage; long-term
d. slow; pathogens; no
e. immediate; pathogens; long-term


Answer: b

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