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Why is innate immunity referred to as nonspecific?

because it provides a built-in mechanism of defense that does not require "training"

because it is a form of defense found in all animal species

because it is a form of defense that functions in all human body systems

because it provides defense against a wide range of pathogens

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Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

The innate immune system is the body's first line of defense against germs entering the body. It responds in the same way to all germs and foreign substances, which is why it is sometimes referred to as the "nonspecific" immune system

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