Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (14th Edition)

Published by Brooks/Cole Publishing Co.
ISBN 10: 1305073959
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-395-1

Chapter 37 - Self-Quiz - Page 664: 6

Answer

Immediate

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Innate immunity is the initial response that is used by the host immediately or within several hours after exposure to an infectious agent like a microbe. Ideally,it occurs within 0-4 hours following the exposure.
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