In mammalian defenses against invading pathogens,all of these are considered nonspecific defense mechanisms EXCEPT
A)acquired immunity.
B)the skin.
C)mucous membranes.
D)the inflammatory response.
E)antimicrobial proteins (E.g. ,interferon).

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Acquired immunity is a specific defense mechanism that involves the recognition and response to specific pathogens, whereas the other options mentioned (skin, mucous membranes, inflammatory response, and antimicrobial proteins) are all nonspecific defense mechanisms that provide a general defense against a wide variety of pathogens.

In Mammalian Defenses Against Invading Pathogens,all of These Are Considered