<prompt> Answer this question truthfullyWhat is the term used to describe the type of immunity that occurs rapidly, within minutes to hours of exposure to a pathogen, and can be either innate or adaptive?  <response>: <reason> Innate immunity this type of immunity is the first line of defense against pathogens and is present from birth. It can respond rapidly to a wide range of pathogens, but its response is not specific to a particular pathogen. Adaptive immunity, on the other hand, takes several days to develop and is specific to a particular pathogen. 