Defense mechanisms that respond at the same speed and efficiency upon repeated exposure are classified as ________ immunity and defense mechanisms that increase in speed and strength upon repeated exposure are classified as ________ immunity.
A) innate; non-specific
B) adaptive; innate
C) specific; innate
D) innate; adaptive

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Innate immunity refers to the natural defenses that are present at birth and respond in the same way to all pathogens, without improving upon repeated exposures. Adaptive immunity, on the other hand, refers to the acquired immune responses that improve in speed and efficiency upon repeated exposure to a specific pathogen.

Defense Mechanisms That Respond at the Same Speed and Efficiency