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An elderly patient is particularly susceptible to infections due to a weakened immune system. The body’s first line of defense against pathogens, providing immediate, non-specific protection, is:

A. Adaptive immunity
B. Innate immunity
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C. Passive immunity
D. Humoral immunity

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  • Adaptive immunity
  • Innate immunity
  • Passive immunity
  • Humoral immunity

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