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The immune system has both specific and nonspecific defenses against pathogenic infections. Which statement describes a nonspecific response of the immune system in fighting the pathogenic infection?

Antigen-presenting cells engulf and destroy the pathogen and then present the antigens on their surface.

T cells produce and search out cells that have been infected by the pathogen.

B cells are activated to produce antibodies for that antigen.

An inflammatory response occurs at the site of infection, creating redness, swelling, heat, and pain.

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An inflammatory response occurs at the site of infection, creating redness, swelling, heat, and pain.

Explanation: Inflammation is an innate, nonspecific defense mechanism. The other choices describe adaptive (specific) immune functions — T cells, B cells, and antigen presentation leading to adaptive responses.