During this type of immune system response, the body's defense system literally eats invading pathogens.
A) acquired immunity
B) adaptive immunity
C) imagined immunity
D) natural immunity

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The type of immune system response described in which the body's defense system literally eats invading pathogens is called natural immunity. This type of immunity is also known as innate immunity, and includes physical barriers like skin as well as non-specific immune responses such as inflammation and phagocytosis. Acquired or adaptive immunity is a type of immune response that develops after exposure to a specific pathogen or antigen, while imagined immunity is not a recognized term in the field of immunology.

During This Type of Immune System Response, the Body's Defense